2009 Volkswagen New Beetle

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Price Range: $18,290 - $26,990

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the New Beetle over the average convertible. There's no clear winner between the average convertible and the Volkswagen New Beetle regarding transporting cargo.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the typical convertible packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen New Beetle down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The typical convertible is tremendously more bulky than the New Beetle. The Volkswagen New Beetle's tank is about the same size as the typical convertible's, though the average convertible's is a little larger. The New Beetle and the typical convertible compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Volkswagen New Beetle than with the average convertible, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Volkswagen New Beetle is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical convertible. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Volkswagen New Beetle is a tad more economical than the typical convertible. Regarding gas mileage, the Volkswagen New Beetle and the average convertible don't differ much. When it comes to MSRP, the average convertible costs tremendously more than the New Beetle.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the New Beetle and the typical convertible quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical convertible has a more massive engine than the Volkswagen New Beetle. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The typical convertible packs quite a wallop compared to the Volkswagen New Beetle as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Volkswagen New Beetle offers a bit more head room than the typical convertible, there really isn't much of a difference. The Volkswagen New Beetle provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the typical convertible does.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Volkswagen New Beetle isn't quite as generous as the typical convertible's.