Peugeot 207 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

2006–2012 vs 1998–2010 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: 207 4,164 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: 207 337 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: 207 4.4 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: 207 50–128 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: 207 19 items (Urban), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
On Autodrom: 207 from €4,250 (2 listings); no Beetle New Beetle (9C) is listed right now.

Peugeot 2072006–2012 · 14 engines · Urban, Trendy, Sport, ActiveSpecifications →2 listings from €4,250 →

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 2072006–20122 listings · from €4,250	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,030 mm–4,164 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm–1,748 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,509 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume187 l–337 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,109 kg–1,352 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power50–128 kW (68–174 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 HDi 92	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 1.6 THP 175 RC	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed216 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsUrban · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Urban	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Sport	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€4,250	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€5,375	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 207 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Peugeot 207 4,164 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 83 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,540 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 337 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 207 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Peugeot 207 uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 HDi 92); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 207 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Peugeot 207 makes 128 kW (174 hp) (1.6 THP 175 RC); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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