2011 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. Both 2011 Volkswagen Polo and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 1,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Polo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (175 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Polo | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1682 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
