Volkswagen New Beetle (2007) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2016) Specs

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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2016 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	104.8 in	-6.1 in
Length	161.1 in	173.9 in	-12.8 in
Width	67.9 in	72.2 in	-4.3 in
Height	59.0 in	72.6 in	-13.6 in
Curb Weight	2965 lb.	3668 lb.	-703 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.8 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	46.8 in	-8.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	57.6 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.3 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	45.1 in	-8.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	58.5 in	-9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.5 in	-58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	37.6 in	-4.1 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	46.8 ft³	-34.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	77.0 ft³	-49.8 ft³

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