Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
Electric 147 hp 236 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 106.3 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 176.4 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.5 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 61.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3433 lb. | -468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan LEAF.