Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen Beetle
Overview | |
MSRP$26,395 | MSRP$20,220 |
Listings9507 | Listings1226 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryEvery once in a while, an automotive icon comes along that changes not just the car industry, but multiple industries. I’m talking about examples that go beyond car models. Not just the Beetle, but Herbie the Love Bug. Not just the Charger, but the General Lee. Inarguably, the greatest of these is the Bullitt Mustang. Fifty years ago, it was driven through the streets of San Francisco by the coolest actor the world has ever known—Steve McQueen—in the greatest car chase ever captured on celluloid. For the 50th anniversary of the movie, the Bullitt takes a Premium GT fitted with the Performance Pack and adds mostly cosmetic changes: logo and spoiler deletes, a blacked-out grille, unique Bullitt badging, chrome trim, a cue-ball shifter, digital gauges, and these gorgeous, Bullitt-specific 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires. There’s also the usual Highland Green paint job that mimics Steve’s example, but it’s not just aesthetic changes here. The Bullitt also gets a special exhaust and the intake from the GT350 that results in a 20-horsepower boost, an extra 8 mph on the top end, and the second-best sound you’ll ever hear a Mustang make. Sorry, Bullitt, but the GT350 still takes the top spot there. | |
Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 310 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 310 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.5 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3532 lbs | Curb Weight3020 lbs |
Height54.3 in | Height58.6 in |
Length188.5 in | Length168.8 in |
Width81.9 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload761 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,395 | $20,220 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Every once in a while, an automotive icon comes along that changes not just the car industry, but multiple industries. I’m talking about examples that go beyond car models. Not just the Beetle, but Herbie the Love Bug. Not just the Charger, but the General Lee. Inarguably, the greatest of these is the Bullitt Mustang. Fifty years ago, it was driven through the streets of San Francisco by the coolest actor the world has ever known—Steve McQueen—in the greatest car chase ever captured on celluloid. For the 50th anniversary of the movie, the Bullitt takes a Premium GT fitted with the Performance Pack and adds mostly cosmetic changes: logo and spoiler deletes, a blacked-out grille, unique Bullitt badging, chrome trim, a cue-ball shifter, digital gauges, and these gorgeous, Bullitt-specific 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires. There’s also the usual Highland Green paint job that mimics Steve’s example, but it’s not just aesthetic changes here. The Bullitt also gets a special exhaust and the intake from the GT350 that results in a 20-horsepower boost, an extra 8 mph on the top end, and the second-best sound you’ll ever hear a Mustang make. Sorry, Bullitt, but the GT350 still takes the top spot there. | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 310 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 310 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.5 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3532 lbs | 3020 lbs |
Height | 54.3 in | 58.6 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 81.9 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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