The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 39,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf R.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
59
67.8
74.7
57.5
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.8
162.6 in
Length
165.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.13 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
266 hp
Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
444 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
159.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
