Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@1000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 98.7 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 161.1 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 59.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2637 lb. | 2965 lb. | -328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 52.8 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 39.4 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | -30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.1 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |