Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

1998–2010 vs 2011–2019 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm, Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm — a 20 cm difference.
Boot: Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l, Beetle (A5) 310 l.
Lowest consumption: Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km, Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW, Beetle (A5) 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base), Beetle (A5) 28 items (Beetle).
On Autodrom: Beetle (A5) from €31,250 (1 listing); no Beetle New Beetle (9C) is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–2019 · 12 engines · Beetle, Design, Sport, ClubSpecifications →1 listing from €31,250 →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings	Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–20191 listing · from €31,250
Dimensions
Length	Length4,081 mm	Length4,278 mm
Width	Width1,724 mm	Width1,808 mm
Height	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm	Height1,473 mm–1,486 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,508 mm	Wheelbase2,537 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance127 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume201 l–209 l	Trunk volume225 l–310 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,269 kg–1,430 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2010	Production years2011–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	Displacement (l)1.2–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI DSG
Top speed	Top speed207 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Beetle
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Base	Items in the base trim28 · Beetle
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · United	Items in the top trim34 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
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 · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 10
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€31,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 197 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,537 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 310 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI DSG).

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