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Volkswagen New Beetle (2007) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2016) Specs

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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year 2007 2016  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Chevrolet Sonic  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,507 mm 2,525 mm 0 mm
Length 4,092 mm 4,039 mm 0 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,499 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,345 kg 1,263 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 46 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 983 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,341 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,306 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 960 mm -28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,252 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,311 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 851 mm 879 mm -28 mm
Total Legroom 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 340 L 538 L -198 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 770 L 1,351 L 769 L

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