Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mini Hardtop | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 97.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 145.6 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 2546 lb. | 338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 50.3 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 44.7 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 29.9 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review |
2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |