Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 106.3 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 184.4 in | -23.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 74.2 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 66.9 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3594 lb. | -710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 59.3 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.7 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.6 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 36.9 ft3 | -24.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -45.3 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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