| MSRP: |
$18,175 - $25,740 |
| Value: |
 Average |
| MPG: |
20 city/29 hwy |
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2008 Volkswagen Beetle Comparisons
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2008 |
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Volkswagen |
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Beetle |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| MSRP |
$18,175.00 |
$17,800.00 |
$18,370.00 |
$17,800.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$620.00 |
$675.00 |
$670.00 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 150hp I5 |
2.4L 161hp I4 |
2L 138hp I4 |
2.4L 161hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
150 @ 5000 RPM |
161 @ 6000 RPM |
138 @ 6000 RPM |
161 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
170 @ 3750 RPM |
162 @ 4000 RPM |
136 @ 4500 RPM |
162 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
2362 |
1975 |
2362 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.5 X 3.8 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.5 X 3.8 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.8:1 |
10.1:1 |
9.8:1 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
21 |
20 |
21 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
29 |
27 |
29 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2965.2 |
2987.3 |
2971.8 |
2987.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.8 |
106.3 |
99.6 |
106.3 |
| Length (in.) |
161.1 |
174 |
173 |
174 |
| Width (in.) |
67.9 |
69.1 |
69.3 |
69.1 |
| Height (in.) |
59 |
55.7 |
52.4 |
55.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.4 |
59.3 |
59.1 |
59.3 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.8 |
59.3 |
59.1 |
59.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Standard Seating |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.2 |
37.6 |
38 |
37.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.7 |
36.6 |
34.1 |
36.6 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
39.4 |
41.6 |
43.1 |
41.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.5 |
33.6 |
29.9 |
33.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
54.3 |
53.9 |
54.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
49.3 |
50 |
50.6 |
50 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.2 |
51.6 |
53.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
47.3 |
44.7 |
47.3 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
81 |
84.7 |
81.9 |
84.7 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
wishbone |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Tires |
205/55R16 |
215/45R17 |
205/55R16 |
215/45R17 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Scion TC |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Scion TC |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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