Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G3 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6400 105 lb-ft@3800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 98.7 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 155.0 in | 161.1 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 66.1 in | 67.9 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 59.0 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 2965 lb. | -419 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 52.8 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 49.3 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.5 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.