2005 Suzuki Aerio vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Aerio and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Aerio.
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, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (225 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Aerio | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aerio | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
