2011 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2010 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Aygo would be higher. 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 47 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Toyota Aygo. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Aygo. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Aygo 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.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Beetle | Aygo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |