Moskvich-407 vs Volkswagen Beetle I: specs side by side

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Moskvich · 1958–1963

Moskvich-407

D PI 344

Version

Power: 33 kW45 PS
0–100 km/h: 23.0 s
Top speed: 115 km/h
Kerb mass: 910 kg

Version spec sheet

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Volkswagen · 1938–2003

Beetle I

Version (3 versions)

Power: 18 kW24 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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In plain words

Moskvich-407 has more power: 33 kW (45 PS) against 18 kW (24 PS) for Volkswagen Beetle I. Volkswagen Beetle I is the older design (from 1938); Moskvich-407 arrived in 1958. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Volkswagen Beetle I yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	Moskvich-407	Volkswagen Beetle I
Version	1.4 · petrol · 33 kW (45 PS)	petrol · 18 kW (24 PS)
Production years	1958–1963	1938–2003
Body	Sedan	Sedan, Convertible
Country	Soviet Union (USSR)	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	33 kW (45 PS) 44 hp Better	18 kW (24 PS) 24 hp
Power, all versions	33 kW (45 PS) 44 hp	9–37 kW (12–50 PS) 12–50 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	88 Nm 65 lb-ft	No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	23.0 s	No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	115 km/h 71 mph	No data
Power per tonne	36 kW/t 44 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1,360 cc · 4 cyl 1.4 l	4 cyl
Gearbox	3-speed manual	No data
Drive	No data	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,055 mm 159.6 in	No data
Width	1,540 mm 60.6 in	No data
Height	1,560 mm 61.4 in	No data
Wheelbase	2,370 mm 93.3 in	No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	910 kg 2,006 lb	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,710/year estimated	No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.