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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 Hatchback 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 |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| MSRP |
$20,525.00 |
$17,425.00 |
$18,025.00 |
$17,485.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$620.00 |
$670.00 |
$580.00 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 150hp I5 |
1.8L 138hp I4 |
2.3L 156hp I4 |
1.8L 148hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
150 @ 5000 RPM |
138 @ 6300 RPM |
156 @ 6500 RPM |
148 @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque |
170 @ 3750 RPM |
125 @ 3800 RPM |
150 @ 4500 RPM |
125 @ 5200 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
1796 |
2260 |
1798 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
9.7:1 |
10.5:1 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
N/A |
22 |
24 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
N/A |
29 |
29 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2965.2 |
2921.1 |
2929.9 |
3038 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.8 |
102.9 |
103.9 |
103.7 |
| Length (in.) |
161.1 |
170.5 |
176.8 |
173.8 |
| Width (in.) |
67.9 |
69 |
69.1 |
68.8 |
| Height (in.) |
59 |
57.4 |
57.7 |
60.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.4 |
58.6 |
60.2 |
59.8 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.8 |
58.6 |
59.6 |
59.8 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Standard Seating |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.2 |
38.9 |
39.1 |
40 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.7 |
38.3 |
38.4 |
38.9 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
39.4 |
42 |
41.1 |
41.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.5 |
35.3 |
36.3 |
35.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
53.9 |
54.9 |
54.2 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
49.3 |
52.8 |
54 |
53.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
51.8 |
53.8 |
52.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
51.4 |
52.5 |
49.6 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
81 |
92.4 |
95.3 |
95.2 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
torsion |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
205/55R16 |
205/50R17 |
215/60R17 |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
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 SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Radio |
N/A |
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 SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
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 SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
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 SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Beetle SE |
Saturn Astra |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport |
Dodge Caliber SXT |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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