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. Both 2011 Volkswagen Touran and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 1,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1359 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 | 5.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |