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Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Audi A5 / S5 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Audi A5 / S5 specs.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Audi A5 / S5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.8 in 108.3 in -9.5 in
Length 161.1 in 182.1 in -21 in
Width 67.9 in 73.0 in -5.1 in
Height 59.1 in 54.4 in 4.7 in
Curb Weight 3164 lb. 4000 lb. -836 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.9 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 39.9 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 54.3 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.3 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 36.3 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 42.1 in 46.9 in -4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.5 in 31.9 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 70.9 in (over 2 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) -2.3 in
Cargo Volume 5.0 ft3 10.2 ft3 -5.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Audi A5 / S5

2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review
 
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