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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 101.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 174.1 in | -13 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 56.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3245 lb. | 3508 lb. | -263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 41.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.5 in | 32.5 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
| 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Eos
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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