Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) 1.6 (102 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 350 V6 (272 Hp) G-TRONIC & Volkswagen Polo IV Fun 1.4 FSI (86 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Beetle | R-class | Polo |
| Generation: | NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) | R-class (W251) | Polo IV Fun |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (102 Hp) | R 350 V6 (272 Hp) G-TRONIC | 1.4 FSI (86 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2007 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2010 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | 15.4-15.6 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | 8.6-8.8 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km | 11.1-11.3 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.38 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 80 l | 45 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 180 g/km | 265 g/km | |
| Power: | 102 hp | 272 hp | 86 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 179 km/h | 234 km/h | 173 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.6 sec | 8.1 sec | 13.5 sec |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. | 130 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.967 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 3498 cm3 | 1390 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10.1-13 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.7 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 75.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 76.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4129 mm | 4922 mm | 3911 mm |
| Width: | 1721 mm | 1922 mm | 1671 mm |
| Height: | 1498 mm | 1674 mm | 1537 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2980 mm | 2462 mm |
| Front track: | 1507 mm | 1661 mm | 1434 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm | 1651 mm | 1427 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 209 l | 550 l | 268 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 769 l | 1950 l | 1048 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1680 kg | 2790 kg | 1560 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1202 kg | 2130 kg | 1115 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/65 R17 | 215/40 R17 W |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R17 | 7.5 J x 17 |