Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.7 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 161.1 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 59.0 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2965 lb. | -599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.4 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 33.5 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.