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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) or Volkswagen Golf IV?

1998–2010 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →
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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length4,081 mmLength4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width1,724 mmWidth1,735 mm
Height1,498 mm–1,502 mmHeight1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase2,508 mmWheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance110 mm–125 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume201 l–209 lTrunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kgCurb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1998–2010Production years1997–2003
Body typeHatchback 3-door, ConvertibleBody typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines12Number of engines11
Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.5Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 TBest 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed207 km/hTop speed216 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Basis
Items in the base trim20 · BaseItems in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim28 · UnitedItems in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
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 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 3
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 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 316 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 460 vs 209 l.

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

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

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

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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