2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
