The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 20,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Golf R
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.89 %
General
Golf R
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf R
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf R
438 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
