Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Honda Element | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 100.0 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 168.4 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.2 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3012 lb. | 421 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.4 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 49.0 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 31.4 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 44.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.