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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2006 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 108.5 in | -9.8 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 197.6 in | -36.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 56.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3343 lb. | -378 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.3 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.6 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 38.9 in | -5.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about 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 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
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