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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2008 Nissan 350Z Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Nissan 350Z | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 104.3 in | -5.6 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 169.8 in | -8.7 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 52.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3339 lb. | -455 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 0.0 in | 33.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 30.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan 350Z
| 2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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