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2008 VW Beetle SE 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 SE Convertible 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 SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| MSRP |
$25,740.00 |
$26,699.00 |
$29,275.00 |
$30,210.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$650.00 |
$690.00 |
$650.00 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 150hp I5 |
2.4L 162hp I4 |
2.7L 186hp V6 |
3.5L 217hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
150 @ 5000 RPM |
162 @ 6000 RPM |
186 @ 5500 RPM |
217 @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque |
170 @ 3750 RPM |
162 @ 4000 RPM |
192 @ 4000 RPM |
217 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
2378 |
2736 |
3510 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3.9 |
3.4 X 3.1 |
3.9 X 3 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.9:1 |
9.8:1 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
19 |
18 |
18 |
| Highway (mpg) |
28 |
26 |
26 |
29 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3258.4 |
3505.3 |
3847.1 |
3818.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.8 |
101.4 |
108.9 |
112.3 |
| Length (in.) |
161.1 |
179.7 |
193.8 |
189.1 |
| Width (in.) |
67.9 |
72.2 |
71.5 |
70.6 |
| Height (in.) |
59.1 |
54.4 |
58.5 |
56.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.3 |
61.8 |
61.8 |
60 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.5 |
61.8 |
61.8 |
60.9 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Standard Seating |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
40.7 |
39.6 |
38.8 |
38.4 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
28.6 |
35.7 |
37.2 |
36.1 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
39.4 |
42.8 |
42.4 |
42.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
31.5 |
27.7 |
33.5 |
34.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
54.2 |
56.4 |
54 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
42.1 |
40 |
48.5 |
44.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.7 |
53.3 |
52.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
40.3 |
44.2 |
45.8 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
78 |
76.1 |
88 |
90.1 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
225/50R17 |
215/60R17 |
225/50R18 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| 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 |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Radio |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| 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 SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS |
Chrysler Sebring Touring |
Pontiac G6 GT |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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