| Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,507 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,092 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,499 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,308 kg | 1,971 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 68 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,034 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,029 mm | 931 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 991 mm | -140 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 515 L | -175 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 1,356 L | 11 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 770 L | 2,486 L | 768 L |
| 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 |
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