Lexus CT 2011 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Lexus CT is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 905 litres | |
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Lexus CT has more luggage capacity. Lexus CT has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus CT (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 11 200 | |
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