2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 675 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.
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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (232 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ulysse | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
