Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2018) Specs

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2009 Kia Sedona and 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Kia Sedona	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	100.0 in	13.8 in
Length	189.4 in	168.4 in	21 in
Width	78.1 in	71.2 in	6.9 in
Height	69.3 in	58.5 in	10.8 in
Curb Weight	4365 lb.	3012 lb.	1353 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	55.3 in	7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	0.0 in	59.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.3 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.1 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.3 in	49.0 in	16.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.8 in	0.0 in	65.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	31.4 in	5.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.4 in	0.0 in	36.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.3 in	0.0 in	49.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.9 in	0.0 in	33.9 in
Total Legroom	112.6 in (over 3 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	39.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	15.4 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	61.8 ft³	15.4	46.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	121.3 ft³	29.9 ft³	91.4 ft³

2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review

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