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Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. BMW i3 (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2018 BMW i3 specs.

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2018 BMW i3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2018  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle BMW i3  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
110 kW@5000
230 Nm@3750
Electric
125 kW
249 Nm
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 1-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,507 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,092 mm 3,998 mm 1 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,499 mm 1,577 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,345 kg 1,343 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 9 L 46 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,006 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,341 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 945 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,252 mm 1,280 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 851 mm 0 mm 851 mm
Total Legroom 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 340 L 79 L 261 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 770 L 334 L 436 L

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