Volkswagen Beetle vs Oldsmobile Alero
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$19,110 |
Average price$14,527 | Average price |
Listings1549 | Listings19 |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.2L 140 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower140 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.2L 140 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower140 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space14.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2939 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height54.5 in |
Length168.8 in | Length186.7 in |
Width71.9 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase107.0 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $19,110 |
Average price | $14,527 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.0 |
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 | 2.2L 140 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 140 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.2L 140 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 140 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2939 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 54.5 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 186.7 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 107.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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