2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 206 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 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (150 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206.
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 (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
