The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 25,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 2.0 is 5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.14 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
758 mi
New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
