The Beetle doesn't sit comfortably in any one genre, spanning coupe, hatchback, and convertible competition with its unique form.
The MINI Cooper is its closest natural competition.
The MINI is more compact and more fun to drive, and it offers a similar image factor, but at a much higher price.
Ford's Mustang is another classic-meets-modern image car, but it's considerably quicker and sportier in most guises, and even competitive on gas mileage in V-6 guise.
The Nissan Juke offers its own special look, but ride quality and gas mileage aren't the best.
The Audi TT is a notch above the Beetle in performance and price, but that sophistication might draw in buyers looking for a more grown-up ride.
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The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle ranges from green to sporty, all the while wearing a dapper take on its classic lines. |
The 2014 Audi TT is quick, fun, and stylish--but don't expect to bring the family along for the ride. |
The 2014 Ford Mustang delivers some of the best performance-car bang for the buck, all with a level of sophistication that's surprising given the brash sound and classic looks. |
The 2014 Nissan Juke is part oddball, part exotic, and part awesomely different (although not all that practical) small car. |
The 2014 MINI Cooper is a fun, smart, and practical way to get around, without giving up its sporty, quirky side. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $20,295 | $39,900 | $22,510 | $19,170 | $19,950 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 21 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 |
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| Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Small Station Wagon | Subcompact Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2-Door Manual 1.8T | 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T | 2-Door Coupe V6 | 5-Door Wagon CVT S FWD | 2-Door Coupe |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Hatchback | quattro Coupe | Coupe | Sport Utility | Hatchback |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2014 Audi TT | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2014 Ford Mustang | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2014 Nissan Juke | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2014 MINI Cooper | |
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