Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
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 | 158.5 in | 2.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Rio.