2009 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Forte would be higher. Both 2009 Kia Forte and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 152 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Forte | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forte | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
