Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Volkswagen Passat | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 110.4 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 191.6 in | -30.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3274 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.9 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.4 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 57.0 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 39.1 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat.