Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2021) Specs

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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2021 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2006	2021
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Ford Explorer
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	119.1 in	-20.4 in
Length	161.1 in	198.8 in	-37.7 in
Width	67.9 in	78.9 in	-11 in
Height	59.0 in	69.9 in	-10.9 in
Curb Weight	2884 lb.	4345 lb.	-1461 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.9 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.7 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	61.8 in	-9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.2 in	-59.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.3 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	40.5 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	61.9 in	-12.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.0 in	-5.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-40.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	18.2 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	47.9 ft³	-35.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	87.8 ft³	-60.6 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 2021 Ford Explorer

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