Ford Escape (2006) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2018) Specs

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2006 Ford Escape and 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Ford Escape	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.2 in	100.0 in	3.2 in
Length	174.9 in	168.4 in	6.5 in
Width	70.1 in	71.2 in	-1.1 in
Height	69.7 in	58.5 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	3276 lb.	3012 lb.	264 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.3 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.3 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.1 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	49.0 in	6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	31.4 in	4.2 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	29.9 ft³	36.4 ft³

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2005	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review

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