Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,092 mm | 3,635 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,435 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 968 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 800 mm | 699 mm | 101 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,801 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 142 L | 119 L | 23 L |
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 |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |