Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Kia Sportage | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 103.9 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 174.8 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 64.4 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3157 lb. | -273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.1 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.9 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -27.4 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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None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.