The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,400
€ 19,700
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
59 in
103.4
168
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-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)
*CJX*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
412 mi
Golf R
482 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
