| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 98.7 in | 14.2 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 161.1 in | 39.2 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 67.9 in | 7 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 59.0 in | 8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1149 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 52.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 49.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 12.0 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 58 ft3 |
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.