Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 102.4 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 175.4 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 59.6 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 2422 lb. | 543 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 51.7 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 51.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.2 in | -46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.0 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
2015 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |