Model Year | 2021 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.7 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 161.1 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.9 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 59.0 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 2965 lb. | 889 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.4 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 49.3 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 33.5 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 36 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Niro.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.