Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Fiat 500L | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 102.8 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 167.3 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 65.7 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3254 lb. | -289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.3 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.6 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.7 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -40.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Fiat 500L.