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Volkswagen New Beetle (2010) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2016 Chevrolet Sonic specs.

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year 2010 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 98.7 in 99.4 in -0.7 in
Length 161.1 in 159.0 in 2.1 in
Width 67.9 in 68.3 in -0.4 in
Height 59.0 in 59.7 in -0.7 in
Curb Weight 2965 lb. 2785 lb. 180 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 12.2 gal. 2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.7 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 53.4 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.4 in -51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.8 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 37.8 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 53.0 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.6 in -51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 34.6 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.4 in (over 2 rows) -3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 19.0 ft3 -7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 47.7 ft3 -20.5 ft3

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