Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2019) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2008	2019
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	100.0 in	-1.3 in
Length	161.1 in	168.4 in	-7.3 in
Width	67.9 in	71.2 in	-3.3 in
Height	59.0 in	58.5 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	2884 lb.	3012 lb.	-128 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	55.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.3 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	49.0 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	31.4 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	-3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	29.9 ft³	-2.7 ft³

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