2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacoma | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
