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Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Buick Verano (2017) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2017 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Buick Verano  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@6700
171 lb-ft@4900
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 105.7 in -7 in
Length 161.1 in 183.9 in -22.8 in
Width 67.9 in 71.5 in -3.6 in
Height 59.0 in 58.4 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 2965 lb. 3300 lb. -335 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.0 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 55.1 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.7 in -53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 42.0 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 37.8 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 52.9 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 34.7 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 14.3 ft3 -2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 14.3 ft3 12.9 ft3

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