2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Fiorino and 2009 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiorino | Beetle |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |