2011 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2011 Fiat 500 and 2011 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (114 HP @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Fiat 500 | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | Beetle |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |