Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Chrysler Crossfire 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 233 HP less power than Chrysler Crossfire, whereas torque is 272 NM less than Chrysler Crossfire. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Crossfire) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.32 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 2 cm longer than the Chrysler Crossfire, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 105 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 190 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 96 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chrysler Crossfire, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 8000 | |
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