Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 99.8 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 177.5 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 67.3 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 55.5 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 2761 lb. | 123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 52.5 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.7 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |