The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 42,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.6 is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
103.4
167.8
162.6 in
Length
167.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.75 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
306 hp
Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
438 mi
New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
147.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
