Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2016) Specs

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Hyundai Santa Fe	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	100.0 in	6.3 in
Length	184.1 in	168.4 in	15.7 in
Width	74.4 in	71.2 in	3.2 in
Height	67.9 in	58.5 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	3846 lb.	3104 lb.	742 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	55.3 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.3 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.1 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	49.0 in	9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	31.4 in	5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	34.8 in	0.0 in	34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.6 in	0.0 in	44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.3 in	0.0 in	31.3 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	-5.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.2 ft³	15.4	18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	78.2 ft³	29.9 ft³	48.3 ft³

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

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