Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 103.7 in | -5 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 173.8 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 68.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 60.4 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3012 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.4 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.9 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.4 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.7 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -20.2 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 2012 Dodge Caliber.