Battle of the Compact Cars - The New Beetle Versus The Jimny

Compact cars running on the road have grown inMP3 system accompanied by a satellite radio. If you
numbers recently. This is because of the growing pricewant a higher ground clearance, there are also
of gas that people prefer to go for cars that are moreversions with bigger wheels and a spoiler on the rear.
fuel efficient. Yes there are already hybrid cars whichThe engine of the New Beetle is also more powerful. It
run on electricity like Toyota Prius and Honda Insightis a 2.5-liter five cylinder engine that can produce a
but they are simply too expensive. Compact cars aremaximum of 170 horsepower. The new beetle costs
better in many ways compared to hybrid cars. They$18,690. The price could go higher up to $25,000
are more affordable and more powerful at the samedepending on the additional accessories or more
time. Not to mention that more automobile companiesexpensive parts that you would add.
are manufacturing compact cars compared to hybridMeanwhile, Suzuki's latest generation of its Jimny
cars. The production of the latter as of the moment iscompact car boasts of several interesting features.
being monopolized by top car brands such as Toyota,The key feature of the Jimny is being highly user
VW, Honda, and BMW because they are the only fewfriendly. It's built both for mild and rough road. Its power
who have the technology to manufacture it. In thesteering is very convenient for tight manoeuvres. It also
case of compact cars, there are a lot of models andhas strong brakes on all 4 wheels and the disc brakes
brands as well as wider price ranges to choose from.have a large diameter. Suzuki Company also installed
Under compact cars, two of the most popular are thean LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) on the
VW New Beetle and Suzuki Jimny. These two lookJimny to prevent the rear wheels to lock prematurely
stylish and cool. The two of them are highlyduring sudden braking. This serves as a good safety
appropriate to make comparisons of because theirprecaution if the vehicle is fully loaded. However, there
sizes and prices do not differ much from each other.are not much interesting features in the interior of the
We might even assume that they are on a head toJimny. It is very ordinary in the inside just like other
head battle as far as features are concernedcompact cars. The shape of the Jimny's face also
considering their prices, but are they? How do reallycreates a lot of air-drag during high speeds. It is not an
these two cars differ from each other? Which one isaerodynamics type of vehicle unlike the New Beetle
better? We will find out by examining theirfrom VW. The Jimny costs around $17,000.
specifications.Comparing the two cars based on their features and
The Volkswagen New Beetle is the successor of theprices, the VW New Beetle would be a better choice.
legendary VW Beetle that became very famous for aIt has already been tested and proven for a longer
long period of time in history. It is a very cute car thatperiod of time compared to Jimny. Its far way more
initiated the craving for a retro-futurist design. It stillreliable compared to Jimny as far as durability and
carries with it the old school body shape of itscompany's credibility are concerned. The New Beetle
predecessor but with new features and technologyis more expensive than the Jimny by more than $1,000
already. Many cool changes have been done baseddollar only but it surpasses the performance of the
on theJimny by far. Looks, aerodynamics, elegance, and
Chilton auto repair manual for the New Beetle. It is nowlegacy; name it and the New Beetle has it. The Audi
a front-wheel-drive vehicle because its engine is nowRepair manuals for the New Beetle also provides
located in front. There is also a convertible versioncomplete assistance and instructions to the user which
available for the sporty types. In addition, it now hasare so easy to comprehend to even if you are a
alloy wheels, air-conditioning, heated front seats,newbie in cars.
telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, and a CD