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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mini Hardtop | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Hardtop
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 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 |
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