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Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VvsVolkswagen 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

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003
VS

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
240hp179kW
224hp167kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,150mm163in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
330L
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 R32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
32.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V has 16 hp more than Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
240 hp
179 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 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
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
330 L
11.7 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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