Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Subaru Ascent (2021) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2021 Subaru Ascent Specifications

Model Year	2016	2021
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Subaru Ascent
Engine	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	113.8 in	-13.8 in
Length	168.4 in	196.8 in	-28.4 in
Width	71.2 in	76.0 in	-4.8 in
Height	58.5 in	71.6 in	-13.1 in
Curb Weight	2948 lb.	4430 lb.	-1482 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.3 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	61.1 in	-5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.0 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	60.3 in	-11.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	38.5 in	-7.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.7 in	-31.7 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	112.4 in (over 3 rows)	-39.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	17.8 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	47.5 ft³	-32.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	86.5 ft³	-56.6 ft³

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