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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2015 Fiat 500 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Fiat 500 | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 90.6 in | 8.1 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 139.6 in | 21.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 64.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 59.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 2576 lb. | 308 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 49.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 46.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
| 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Fiat 500
| 2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |
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