Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 98.7 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 161.1 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 67.9 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 59.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 2884 lb. | 128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 49.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 33.5 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.