The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 22,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 2.0 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.82 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
33 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
899 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
