2010 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aveo | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3919 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1679 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2479 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
