2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 96 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.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | ALTIMA | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
