Verdict
The 4 is 49% more powerful, the 4 is about 27% cheaper, while the 4 has a 15% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the 4 has over the Beetle
What the Beetle has over the 4
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 4's wheelbase is 168 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the 4: 363 litres against 310.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,888✓ | RM137,620 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM55✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,030/mo✓ | RM1,405/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,871✓ | RM3,826 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,307✓ | RM2,746 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.54✓ | RM13.73 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM21,691✓ | RM33,136 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.8 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 30 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger |
| Capacity | — | 1,197 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 103 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 71 mm × 75.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 200 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 435 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-Speed DSG |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 137 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,287 mm | 4,278 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Weight | 1,685 kg | 1,297 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 363 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV | Bridgestone Turanza ER300 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 5.8" Composition Colour touchscreen radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback and 8 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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