2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 285 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, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Regal | Beetle |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |