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2008 Volkswagen Beetle Comparisons

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SIMILAR

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Year

2008

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Beetle

Trim

General Pricing

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

MSRP

$18,175.00

$17,485.00

$17,425.00

Destination

$650.00

$580.00

$620.00

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Engines & Power

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

City (mpg)

N/A

Highway (mpg)

N/A

Fuel Economy

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Standard Engine

2.5L 150hp I5

1.8L 148hp I4

1.8L 138hp I4

Horsepower

150 @ 5000 RPM

148 @ 6500 RPM

138 @ 6300 RPM

Torque

170 @ 3750 RPM

125 @ 5200 RPM

125 @ 3800 RPM

Valves

Displacement (cc)

2480

1798

1796

Bore X Stroke (in.)

3.2 X 3.7

3.4 X 3

3.2 X 3.5

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

10.5:1

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)

2965.2

3038

2921.1

Wheelbase (in.)

98.8

103.7

102.9

Length (in.)

161.1

173.8

170.5

Width (in.)

67.9

68.8

Height (in.)

60.4

57.4

Track Front (in.)

59.4

59.8

58.6

Track Rear (in.)

58.8

59.8

58.6

Ground Clearance (in.)

N/A

Interior Dimensions

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Standard Seating

Front Headroom (in.)

38.2

38.9

Rear Headroom (in.)

36.7

38.9

38.3

Front Legroom (in.)

39.4

41.8

Rear Legroom (in.)

33.5

35.6

35.3

Front Shoulder Room (in.)

52.8

54.2

53.9

Rear Shoulder Room (in.)

49.3

53.4

52.8

Front Hip Room (in.)

N/A

52.2

51.8

Rear Hip Room (in.)

N/A

49.6

51.4

Payload & Towing

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

95.2

92.4

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Front Suspension

strut

Rear Suspension

torsion

multi-link

torsion

Tires

205/55R16

215/60R17

205/55R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Power Door Locks

Std.

Braking & Traction

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

front wheel drive

ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)

Std.

N/A

Std.

Limited Slip Differential or Axle

N/A

Vehicle Stability Control System

Std.

N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Radio

AM/FM

N/A

AM/FM

Cassette Player

N/A

CD Player

Yes

CD Changer

N/A

DVD Player

N/A

Navigation Aid

N/A

Interior

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Cruise Control

Std.

Tilt Steering

Yes

Telescopic Steering Column

Yes

N/A

Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Air Conditioning

Std.

Safety

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Driver Airbag

Std.

Front Side Airbag

Std.

N/A

Std.

Passenger Side Airbag

Std.

Rear Side Airbag

N/A

Seats

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Roof

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Volkswagen Beetle S

Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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Dodge Caliber SXT

Saturn Astra

Power Windows

Std.

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