The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 37,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf R.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Golf R
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.2 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
266 hp
Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
439 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
111 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).
161.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
