2013 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 251 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Hyundai Genesis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Hyundai Genesis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Genesis | Beetle |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 270 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1865 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1385 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |