2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 137 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sportage | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2537 mm |
