2008 MG ZT-T vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 MG ZT-T and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZT-T (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT-T weights approximately 287 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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, 2008 MG ZT-T (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG ZT-T | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | MG | Volkswagen |
| Model | ZT-T | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 15.6 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 | 1625 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
