2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 564 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
Model | Beetle | Kyron |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4278 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2537 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |