Porsche 911 vs Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Comfortable and smooth ride Easy to use technology features More rear space than rivals Read More
Things we don't like	--	Unimpressive fuel economy Not Athletic enough Outdated tech attributes Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	11.65:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
Gear Box	--	6-Speed

Performance

Engine Displacement	2997 cc	1983 cc
Power	379 hp	174 hp
Torque	449 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	4.0 s	--
Top Speed	293 kmph	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	64 L	55 L
Length	4519 mm	4277 mm
Width	2024 mm	1808 mm
Height	1300 mm	1473 mm
Wheel Base	2451 mm	2540 mm
Front Tread	1587 mm	1577 mm
Rear Tread	1554 mm	1554 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1534 kg	1463 kg
Gross Weight	1985 kg	1860 kg
Cargo Volume	--	201 L
Ground Clearance	--	142 mm
Front Headroom	--	998 mm
Front Legroom	--	1049 mm
Rear Headroom	--	955 mm
Rear Legroom	--	797 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	--	16 Inch
Tyre Size	--	215/60 R16
Wheel Size	--	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.3 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Central Locking	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	--
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	--
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	--
Rear Seat Headrest	No	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--
CD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert

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