2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW X3 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X3 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
