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Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Fiat 500 (2017) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2017 Fiat 500 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Fiat 500  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
157 hp@5500
183 lb-ft@2400
 
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. 2583 lb. 301 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

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