Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 98.7 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 161.1 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 59.0 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 2965 lb. | -203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 38.2 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 52.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.4 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 36.7 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.5 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube 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 |