2013 Volkswagen CC vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen CC 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen CC (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 428 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 CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 2013 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Volkswagen CC | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | CC | Beetle |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
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 | 1748 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4799 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1855 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2711 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |