Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Element | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000 |
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 SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 98.7 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 161.1 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 59.0 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3429 lb. | 2965 lb. | 464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 38.2 in | 5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.4 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 49.3 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.5 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 49.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.