Volkswagen Beetle vs FIAT 500
Overview | |
Years produced1938-1979 | Years produced1947 |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$16,495 |
Listings1236 | Listings568 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 135 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower135 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 135 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque150 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower135 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space9.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2505 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height59.8 in |
Length168.8 in | Length144.4 in |
Width71.9 in | Width73.5 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase90.6 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload845 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1938-1979 | 1947 |
MSRP | $20,220 | $16,495 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.4L 135 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 135 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.4L 135 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 150 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 135 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 9.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2505 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 59.8 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 144.4 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.5 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 90.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 845 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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