Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2018) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	100.0 in	6.7 in
Length	188.0 in	168.4 in	19.6 in
Width	71.7 in	71.2 in	0.5 in
Height	59.7 in	58.5 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3512 lb.	3012 lb.	500 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.4 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	49.0 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	31.4 in	6.3 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	6.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.8 ft³	15.4 ft³	20.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.7 ft³	29.9 ft³	31.8 ft³

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review

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