2004 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2004 Honda Accord and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle (250 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |