Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 100.8 in | -2 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 178.5 in | -17.4 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 71.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 51.0 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3164 lb. | 4220 lb. | -1056 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.7 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.0 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.9 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 0.0 in | 42.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.0 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | -5.2 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.