2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 213 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Sonata | Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |