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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

1998–2010 vs 1946–2003 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Sedan/Convertible

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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003 · 5 engines · Standard, Export, L, LSSpecifications →Listings →
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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length4,081 mmLength4,079 mm–4,110 mm
Width1,724 mmWidth1,550 mm–1,585 mm
Height1,498 mm–1,502 mmHeight1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,508 mmWheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mm
Ground clearance110 mm–125 mmGround clearance155 mm
Trunk volume201 l–209 lTrunk volume140 l–260 l
Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kgCurb weight840 kg–950 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years1998–2010Production years1946–2003
Body typeHatchback 3-door, ConvertibleBody typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines12Number of engines5
Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.5Displacement (l)1.5–1.6
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6i
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 TBest 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6
Top speed207 km/hTop speed135 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim20 · BaseItems in the base trim12 · Standard
Items in the top trim28 · UnitedItems in the top trim18 · LS
Equipment · Comfort5 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
4 Seats—4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System—
Audio Preparation—Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights—Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 0
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag—
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
ABS✓ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
Underbody Rust Protection—Underbody Rust Protection✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 29 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,420 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 260 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6).

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