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Volkswagen Routan (2012) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2017) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Routan and 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 100.0 in 21.2 in
Length 202.5 in 168.4 in 34.1 in
Width 76.9 in 71.2 in 5.7 in
Height 68.9 in 58.5 in 10.4 in
Curb Weight 4494 lb. 3104 lb. 1390 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 39.4 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 55.3 in 7.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.3 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.1 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 49.0 in 15.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 31.4 in 4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 62.0 in 0.0 in 62 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.8 in 0.0 in 31.8 in
Total Legroom 108.7 in (over 3 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 36 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 15.4 ft3 16.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 15.4 67.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.6 ft3 29.9 ft3 110.7 ft3

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