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Kia Sportage (2012) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2016) Specs

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2012 Kia Sportage and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Kia Sportage Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1850
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 100.0 in 3.9 in
Length 174.8 in 168.4 in 6.4 in
Width 73.0 in 71.2 in 1.8 in
Height 64.4 in 58.5 in 5.9 in
Curb Weight 3311 lb. 3104 lb. 207 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 39.4 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.3 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.3 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.1 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 49.0 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.9 in 31.4 in 6.5 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 6.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.1 ft3 15.4 ft3 10.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.6 ft3 29.9 ft3 24.7 ft3

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