2004 Toyota Celica vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2004 Toyota Celica 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Celica (140 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 252 kg more than 2004 Toyota Celica.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Celica | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Celica | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |