Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
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 | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.7 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 161.1 in | -1.8 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 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 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 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 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 | 15.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 27.2 ft3 | -27.2 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent 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 |