Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 110.4 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 191.1 in | -30 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 73.2 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 57.7 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3219 lb. | -335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 58.1 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 45.5 in | -6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.4 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.6 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -8.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
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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