2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 1111 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
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 Honda CR-Z (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-Z | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1196 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
