Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
$20,895
$18,690
Highlights
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,895
|
$18,690
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Gas I5
|
| MPG |
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
174 hp
|
150 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
6 yr / 72,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Gas I5
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/121
|
2.5L/151
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
174 @ 5000
|
150 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
184 @ 1500
|
170 @ 3750
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
10.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/60TR16
|
P205/55HR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/60TR16
|
P205/55HR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Alloy
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Alloy
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
MacPherson strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
w/stabilizer bar
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
w/stabilizer bar
|
Steering
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
16
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
85 ft³
|
81 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
49 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
100 in
|
99 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
161 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
68 in
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
12 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
30 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
15 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,045 lbs
|
2,884 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
330
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11.0 x 0.9 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
9.1 x 0.4 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle or the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle?
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is more reliable than the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2019 Beetle versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 New Beetle.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle or the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle?
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle with 29 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle or the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle?
The 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle is cheaper than the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle with a $18,690 starting MSRP versus a $20,895 starting MSRP.
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