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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2006 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 103.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 174.9 in | -13.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 69.7 in | -10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3276 lb. | -392 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.9 in | -6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -39.1 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 2006 Ford Escape
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
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