2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yaris | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
