Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) 2.0 (115 Hp) Automatic & Chrysler LE Baron Coupe 3.0 i V6 (143 Hp) & Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V (210 Hp) Q4
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Chrysler | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | Beetle | LE Baron | 159 |
| Generation: | NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) | LE Baron Coupe | 159 Sportwagon |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 (115 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 i V6 (143 Hp) | 2.4 JTDM 20V (210 Hp) Q4 |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1991 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 1995 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.38 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 53 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 222 g/km | 194 g/km | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 143 hp | 210 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 182 km/h | 185 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.9 sec | 11.5 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 232 Nm @ 2800 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 939A9000 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 2972 cm3 | 2387 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.4 l | ||
| Coolant: | 7.35 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 8.9 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 76 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 91.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4129 mm | 4695 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1721 mm | 1740 mm | 1828 mm |
| Height: | 1498 mm | 1300 mm | 1417-1422 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1507 mm | 1460 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm | 1460 mm | 1555 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 1000 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 960 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 209 l | 395 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 769 l | 1235 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Coil spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Max weight: | 1730 kg | 2245 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 kg | 1370 kg | 1695 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 60 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/70 R14 | 225/50 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7.5 J x 17 |