Fiesta vs Beetle
Ford · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Beetle
Beats the Fiesta by 0.03s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Beetle beats the Fiesta by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Beetle thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
142 hp
158 hp
0–100 km/h
7s
7s
Top speed
200 km/h
205 km/h
Engine
1.0L EcoBoost / 1.5L
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
130 - 290 Nm
240 Nm
Price
$20,000
$20,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Fiesta
Beetle
100 m
6.694s
6.708s
1/8 mile
9.944s
9.950s
1/4 mile
15.062s
15.036s
1 km
27.431s
27.250s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Beetle is $20,000 vs $20,000 for the Fiesta — a $0 gap. Power: Beetle makes 16 hp more (142 vs 158). Top speed: Beetle runs to 205 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Fiesta.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Fiesta or the Beetle?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Beetle is faster, beating the Fiesta by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Fiesta vs the Beetle?
The Fiesta hits 100 km/h in 7 seconds, while the Beetle does it in 7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Fiesta produces 142 hp; the Beetle produces 158 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Fiesta tops out at 200 km/h, and the Beetle reaches 205 km/h.
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