Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet HHR | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.7 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 161.1 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 67.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 59.0 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3208 lb. | 2965 lb. | 243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.3 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 33.5 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.1 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 35.9 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
See above. Add to that heated leather seats. Oh yeah!!! Remote start is great also. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than any of the 4 Volvos I driven see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not a lot of leg room. Cloth is kind of cheap and not very attractive see full Chevrolet HHR review |
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