Moskvich-400 vs Volkswagen Beetle I: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Moskvich · 1946–1956
Moskvich-400
- Power
- 17 kW23 PS
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Volkswagen · 1938–2003
Beetle I
- Power
- 18 kW24 PS
Photo: dave_7 / Flickr, CC BY 2.0
In plain words
Volkswagen Beetle I has more power: 18 kW (24 PS) against 17 kW (23 PS) for Moskvich-400. Volkswagen Beetle I is the older design (from 1938); Moskvich-400 arrived in 1946.
Full specifications
| Moskvich-400 | Volkswagen Beetle I | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.1 · petrol · 17 kW (23 PS) | petrol · 18 kW (24 PS) |
| Production years | 1946–1956 | 1938–2003 |
| Body | Sedan, Convertible | 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. | 17 kW (23 PS) 23 hp | 18 kW (24 PS) 24 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 17–19 kW (23–26 PS) 23–25 hp | 9–37 kW (12–50 PS) 12–50 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,074 cc · 4 cyl 1.1 l | 4 cyl |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 3,855 mm 151.8 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,400 mm 55.1 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,555 mm 61.2 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm 92.1 in † | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 31 l 8.2 gal US | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.