2010 Ford Mustang vs 2010 Volkswagen Beetle

2010 Ford Mustang

2010 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

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic	20	29	$18,846	$19,790
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic PZEV	20	29	$18,846	$19,790
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Final Edition	20	29	$19,423	$20,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Final Edition PZEV	20	29	$19,423	$20,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual	20	28	$17,747	$18,690
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual PZEV	20	28	$17,747	$18,690
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Red Rock Edition	20	29	$19,423	$20,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Red Rock Edition PZEV	20	29	$19,423	$20,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,706

$18,846

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,395

$19,790

Monthly Payment Estimate

$557 / month

$330 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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6.4

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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.

The 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle still has an attractive shape, but not much else about this car is very appealing.

TCC Likes

Traditional V-8 power
Improved ride and handling
Hot new interior

Exterior remains iconic
Convertible doesn’t sacrifice comfort
Nice front seats

TCC Dislikes

No bragging rights regarding horsepower
Only five-speed transmissions
Hard plastics inside

Unimpressive five-cylinder engine
Lackluster fuel economy
Interior details feel dated, gimmicky

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact Car

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.0

49.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

29.8

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

52.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

81.0

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.6

Length, Overall (in)

188.2

161.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.1

59.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

58.8

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

98.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.1

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

59.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.6

12.0

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 0.75

9.1 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 1.18

11.0 x 0.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

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 -

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3651

2965

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.2

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

140

Engine

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 4250

170 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

99H

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.87

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

2.37

Trans Order Code

44F

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.87

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

4.04

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.34

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

3-link solid axle

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Panhard rod

w/stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

0.7

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.8

8.1

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