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Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. Kia Rio (2012) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Kia Rio  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1500
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 101.2 in -1.2 in
Length 168.4 in 159.3 in 9.1 in
Width 71.2 in 67.7 in 3.5 in
Height 58.5 in 57.3 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3012 lb. 2483 lb. 529 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 11.4 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 53.1 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.8 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 52.1 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.2 in -51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 31.1 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) -2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 15.0 ft3 0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 49.6 ft3 -19.7 ft3

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