Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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 Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 98.7 in | 14.3 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 161.1 in | 29.9 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 67.9 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 70.5 in | 59.0 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4084 lb. | 2965 lb. | 1119 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 52.8 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 49.3 in | 12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 33.5 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.0 ft3 | 12.0 | 59 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 120.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 92.8 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
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