Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 121.2 in | -22.5 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 202.5 in | -41.4 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 76.9 in | -9 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 68.9 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 63.0 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 64.7 in | -15.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.3 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -71 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -113.4 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan.