Volkswagen Beetle (2017) vs. Toyota Highlander (2006) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2017	2006
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	106.9 in	-6.9 in
Length	168.4 in	184.6 in	-16.2 in
Width	71.2 in	71.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	58.5 in	67.9 in	-9.4 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3649 lb.	-545 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.1 gal.	-4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.9 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.7 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	57.0 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	36.4 in	-5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.3 in	-32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.2 in	-30.2 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	-34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	10.5 ft³	4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	39.7 ft³	-24.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	80.6 ft³	-50.7 ft³

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2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review

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