The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 42,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.62 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
482 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
