2009 Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 393 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fusion | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
