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Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Fiat 500 (2017) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2017 Fiat 500 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2017  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Fiat 500  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
turbocharged
1.4L I4
OHC-4v
160 hp@5500
170 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 90.6 in 9.4 in
Length 168.4 in 139.6 in 28.8 in
Width 71.2 in 64.1 in 7.1 in
Height 58.5 in 59.8 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3104 lb. 2512 lb. 592 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 10.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.9 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 49.4 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 47.9 in -47.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.7 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 35.6 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 46.4 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 42.6 in -42.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 31.7 in -0.3 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 72.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 9.5 ft3 5.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 30.1 ft3 -0.2 ft3

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