2000 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,324 cc, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (167 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (162 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo C70 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 1998 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. (220 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Beetle | C70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2324 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1327 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
