2000 Peugeot 206 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2000 Peugeot 206 and 2000 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (221 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 605 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Peugeot 206. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 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, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 206 | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1122 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
