Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Fiat Grande Punto 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Beetle) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Grande Punto) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 5 HP less power than Fiat Grande Punto, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Fiat Grande Punto. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.6 | |
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The Fiat Grande Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Fiat Grande Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 10 cm longer than the Fiat Grande Punto, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Grande Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 61 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Grande Punto. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Grande Punto, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Grande Punto has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
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