2004 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 374 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (166 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | New Beetle | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
