2013 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2013 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2013 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC90 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 757 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Beetle | XC90 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4277 mm | 4807 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1936 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2537 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |