2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Atos and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 274 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. 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, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Atos | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
