2013 Toyota Venza vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 435 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Toyota Venza | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Venza | Beetle |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2775 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |