Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Honda S2000 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 125 HP less power than Honda S2000, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Honda S2000. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda S2000, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 (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: | 4.08 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.28 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm shorter than the Honda S2000, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 143 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Beetle has 58 litres more trunk space than the Honda S2000. The Honda S2000 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda S2000. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | no data | |
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