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2008 VW Beetle Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2008 Volkswagen Beetle comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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2008 |
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Volkswagen |
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Beetle |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| MSRP |
$18,175.00 |
$18,025.00 |
$17,425.00 |
$17,485.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$670.00 |
$620.00 |
$580.00 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 150hp I5 |
2.3L 156hp I4 |
1.8L 138hp I4 |
1.8L 148hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
150 @ 5000 RPM |
156 @ 6500 RPM |
138 @ 6300 RPM |
148 @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque |
170 @ 3750 RPM |
150 @ 4500 RPM |
125 @ 3800 RPM |
125 @ 5200 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
2260 |
1796 |
1798 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 3 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.7:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
22 |
N/A |
24 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
29 |
N/A |
29 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2965.2 |
2929.9 |
2921.1 |
3038 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.8 |
103.9 |
102.9 |
103.7 |
| Length (in.) |
161.1 |
176.8 |
170.5 |
173.8 |
| Width (in.) |
67.9 |
69.1 |
69 |
68.8 |
| Height (in.) |
59 |
57.7 |
57.4 |
60.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.4 |
60.2 |
58.6 |
59.8 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.8 |
59.6 |
58.6 |
59.8 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Standard Seating |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.2 |
39.1 |
38.9 |
40 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.7 |
38.4 |
38.3 |
38.9 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
39.4 |
41.1 |
42 |
41.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.5 |
36.3 |
35.3 |
35.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
54.9 |
53.9 |
54.2 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
49.3 |
54 |
52.8 |
53.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.8 |
51.8 |
52.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
52.5 |
51.4 |
49.6 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
81 |
95.3 |
92.4 |
95.2 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
multi-link |
torsion |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/55R16 |
205/50R17 |
205/55R16 |
215/60R17 |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| 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. |
N/A |
| 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 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
| 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 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| 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 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle S |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Saturn Astra |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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