Honda S2000 2004 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 240 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 208 NM | 172 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
Honda S2000 is more dynamic to drive. Honda S2000 engine produces 125 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Honda S2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda S2000 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda S2000 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 (Honda S2000) 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: | 4.14 m | 4.08 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
Height: | 1.28 m | 1.50 m | |
Honda S2000 is larger, but lower. Honda S2000 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda S2000 is 22 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 143 litres | 201 litres | |
Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda S2000 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. This could mean that the Honda S2000 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Honda S2000 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 3800 | |
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