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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 2,507 mm 2,301 mm 0 mm
Length 4,092 mm 3,546 mm 1 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,628 mm 0 mm
Height 1,499 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,308 kg 1,172 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 40 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 988 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,341 mm 1,255 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,217 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 904 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,252 mm 1,179 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,082 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 851 mm 805 mm 46 mm
Total Legroom 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) 1,839 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 340 L 269 L 71 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 770 L 852 L -82 L

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