Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003
VS

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
204hp152kW
224hp167kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,149mm163in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
245L
135L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
32.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
204 hp
152 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
-
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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