Volkswagen Beetle vs MINI Roadster
Overview | |
Years produced1938-1979 | Years produced2012-2015 |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$26,100 |
Listings1307 | Listings38 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower121 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque118 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower121 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space8.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2635 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height54.5 in |
Length168.8 in | Length146.8 in |
Width71.9 in | Width75.3 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase97.1 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload507 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1938-1979 | 2012-2015 |
MSRP | $20,220 | $26,100 |
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 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 121 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 118 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 121 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2635 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 54.5 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 146.8 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 75.3 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 97.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 507 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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