Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Ford Cougar 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Cougar) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Cougar, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Ford Cougar. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Cougar, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Cougar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 Ford Cougar engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.32 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 42 cm shorter than the Ford Cougar, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 930 litres | |
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Ford Cougar has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 120 litres less trunk space than the Ford Cougar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Cougar (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Cougar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 1600 | |
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