Volkswagen New Beetle (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2023) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2023 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2009	2023
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Toyota Highlander
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	112.2 in	-13.5 in
Length	161.1 in	194.9 in	-33.8 in
Width	67.9 in	76.0 in	-8.1 in
Height	59.0 in	68.1 in	-9.1 in
Curb Weight	2884 lb.	4155 lb.	-1271 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.9 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	41.2 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	59.0 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.0 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.4 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	58.7 in	-9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	38.7 in	-5.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.0 in	-28 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	16.0 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	48.4 ft³	-36.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	84.3 ft³	-57.1 ft³

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