Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mini Cooper 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 45 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 580 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: | 370'000 km | 300'000 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 Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 38 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
769 litres | 680 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 49 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 89 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`160 kg | 1`065 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 435 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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