Volkswagen Beetle I vs Moskvich-400: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 1938–2003
Beetle I
- Power
- 18 kW24 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
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Moskvich · 1946–1956
Moskvich-400
- Power
- 17–19 kW23–26 PS
- Top speed
- 90 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 850 kg
In plain words
Volkswagen Beetle I is the older design (from 1938); Moskvich-400 arrived in 1946. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Volkswagen Beetle I yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Beetle I | Moskvich-400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | petrol · 18 kW (24 PS) | 1.1 · petrol |
| Production years | 1938–2003 | 1946–1956 |
| Body | Sedan, Convertible | Sedan, Convertible |
| Country | Germany | Soviet Union (USSR) |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 18 kW (24 PS) 24 hp | 17–19 kW (23–26 PS) 23–25 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 9–37 kW (12–50 PS) 12–50 hp | 17–19 kW (23–26 PS) 23–25 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 55 Nm 41 lb-ft |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 90 km/h 56 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 1,074 cc · 4 cyl 1.1 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 3-speed manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 3,855 mm 151.8 in |
| Width | No data | 1,400 mm 55.1 in |
| Height | No data | 1,555 mm 61.2 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,340 mm 92.1 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 850 kg 1,874 lb |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 31 l 8.2 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 9.0 l/100 km 26.1 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €2,360/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 344 km 214 mi estimated |
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).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.