2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Spark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Spark would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spark | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 793 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
