2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (231 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
