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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | BMW 1-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 104.7 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 172.2 in | -11.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 55.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3164 lb. | 3494 lb. | -330 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.5 in | 32.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
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