Chrysler PT Cruiser vs Volkswagen Beetle
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2010 | Years produced1938-1979 |
MSRP$18,275 | MSRP$20,220 |
Listings21 | Listings149 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.6 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3222 lbs | Curb Weight3020 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height58.6 in |
Length168.9 in | Length168.8 in |
Width67.1 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase103.0 in | Wheelbase100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload761 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2010 | 1938-1979 |
MSRP | $18,275 | $20,220 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 150 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5100 rpm | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 150 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5100 rpm | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.6 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3222 lbs | 3020 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 58.6 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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