2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 402 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (175 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | R8 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
