Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Volvo V50 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 103.9 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 177.7 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 57.2 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3326 lb. | -442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.2 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.1 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 34.4 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -35.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |