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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2008 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 98.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 158.1 in | 3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 2476 lb. | 489 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 34.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
| 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 |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rio
| 2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
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