The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,600
€ 43,200
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf R
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.05 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DJH*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
306 hp
Golf R
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
495 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
130.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
