Kia Carnival (2023) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2017) Specs

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2023 Kia Carnival and 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2023	2017
Model	Kia Carnival	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.7 in	100.0 in	21.7 in
Length	203.0 in	168.4 in	34.6 in
Width	78.5 in	71.2 in	7.3 in
Height	68.5 in	58.5 in	10 in
Curb Weight	4376 lb.	3104 lb.	1272 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.2 in	55.3 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.8 in	0.0 in	59.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.1 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	49.0 in	14.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.4 in	0.0 in	66.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.5 in	31.4 in	9.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.6 in	0.0 in	38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	59.5 in	0.0 in	59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.4 in	0.0 in	50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Total Legroom	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	44.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.2 ft³	15.4 ft³	24.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	86.9 ft³	15.4	71.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	145.1 ft³	29.9 ft³	115.2 ft³

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