Ford Taurus X (2008) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2017) Specs

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2008 Ford Taurus X and 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Ford Taurus X	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	100.0 in	12.9 in
Length	200.3 in	168.4 in	31.9 in
Width	74.9 in	71.2 in	3.7 in
Height	67.4 in	58.5 in	8.9 in
Curb Weight	4033 lb.	3104 lb.	929 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	55.3 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.3 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.1 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	49.0 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	31.4 in	8.4 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)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	41.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.4 ft³	15.4	32 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.2 ft³	29.9 ft³	55.3 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

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