2011 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Bantam.
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 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Bantam | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bantam | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
