Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 118.9 in | -20.2 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 205.0 in | -43.9 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 78.4 in | -10.5 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 70.4 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1825 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 62.0 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 61.3 in | -12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.8 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -38.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 68.8 ft3 | -56.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -89.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.