2011 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 219 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (175 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touran | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touran | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 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 | 1516 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
