The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 20,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Golf R is 5.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
103.4
167.8
99
162.6
167.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.75 %
General
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
30 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
432 mi
Golf R
438 mi
432 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
