Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.9 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 178.0 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 69.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.4 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 3543 lb. | -439 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.1 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 34.4 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -33 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |