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Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Mini Roadster (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Mini Roadster specs.

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Mini Roadster Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Mini Roadster  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.8 in 97.1 in 1.7 in
Length 161.1 in 146.8 in 14.3 in
Width 67.9 in 66.3 in 1.6 in
Height 59.1 in 54.5 in 4.6 in
Curb Weight 3164 lb. 2635 lb. 529 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 10.6 gal. 3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 39.6 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 50.3 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.7 in -2.3 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) 41.7 in (over 1 rows) 29.2 in
Cargo Volume 5.0 ft3 8.5 ft3 -3.5 ft3

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2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review
 
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