2000 Honda City vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | City | Beetle |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |