Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 112.6 in | -13.9 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 197.1 in | -36 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 78.9 in | -11 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 70.4 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 61.3 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.5 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 61.0 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 39.8 in | -6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -40.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -31.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -53.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.