2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 415 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Condor | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2436 cc | 1779 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |