Compare 2010 Ford Mustang vs 2009 Volkswagen Beetle

2010 Ford Mustang
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
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2-Door Conv GT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT 16 24 $30,706 $33,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium 16 24 $33,406 $36,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500 14 22 $46,686 $51,725
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 18 26 $24,406 $26,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium 18 26 $27,106 $29,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT 16 24 $26,206 $28,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium 16 24 $28,906 $31,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500 14 22 $42,236 $46,725
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 18 26 $19,906 $21,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium 18 26 $22,606 $24,395
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2-Door Automatic Blush
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic Blush 20 28 $25,630 $26,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic Blush PZEV 20 28 $25,630 $26,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic S 20 28 $24,686 $25,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic S PZEV 20 28 $24,686 $25,990
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic S 20 29 $18,470 $19,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic S PZEV 20 29 $18,470 $19,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual S 20 28 $17,371 $18,290
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual S PZEV 20 28 $17,371 $18,290

Pricing

Invoice Price
$30,706
$25,630

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$33,395
$26,990

Monthly Payment Estimate
$557 / month
$450 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.4
7.0

TCC’s Bottom Line
Nostalgia is still a big part of the appeal, but the 2010 Ford Mustang is now every bit a modern, refined sport coupe. People flock to the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle for its looks—but performance, safety, and interior space are not its best attributes.

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Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg 20 mpg

Highway
24 mpg 28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Compact Mini-Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
45.2 - TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 52.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)
81.0 78

Second Head Room (in)
36.5 37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)
45.0 42.1

Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 39.4

Passenger Capacity
4 4

Front Hip Room (in)
53.4 - TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)
29.8 31.5

Front Head Room (in)
38.8 40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
62.0 59.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 4.7

Length, Overall (in)
188.2 161.1

Height, Overall (in)
56.1 59.1

Track Width, Rear (in)
62.6 58.5

Wheelbase (in)
107.1 98.8

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
80.1 67.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.6 5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.75 9.1 x 0.3

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 1.18 11.0 x 0.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16 14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.7 15.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7 35.8

Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 3.04

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P235/50WR18 P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/50WR18 P225/45HR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3651 3248

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.2 10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 4250 170 @ 3750

Engine Order Code
99H NA

Displacement
4.6L/281 2.5L/151

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 6000 150 @ 5000

Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas I5

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 28

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 20

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 23

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32 1.56

Trans Type
5 6

Drivetrain
Rear wheel drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.19

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.00 2.37

Trans Order Code
44F NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.55 3.87

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.16

Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38 4.04

Summary

Vehicle Name
Ford Mustang Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Body Style
2 Door Convertible 2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.34 0.91

Suspension Type - Rear
3-link solid axle Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Panhard rod Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.87 0.71

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 6

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 -

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