2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 389 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 Volkswagen New Beetle (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yaris | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 15310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
