2000 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,324 cc, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. (167 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 401 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Because 2011 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (220 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lotus |
| Model | Beetle | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2324 cc | 1800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1327 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |
