2012 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2012 Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 324 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 Volkswagen Beetle (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Escape | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escape | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
