Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 102.4 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 171.9 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 61.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3140 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.2 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.