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MSRP Range:
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Fuel Economy:
20 MPG city / 29 MPG highway
Transmissions:
5 Speed Manual
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Front Wheel Drive
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Year
2009
Make
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Model
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Convertible
- 2.5 FWD L5
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Hatchback
- 2.5 FWD L5
Price Comparison
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Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
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MSRP
$19,390.00
$19,545.00
$19,575.00
$17,850.00
Destination
$700.00
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Fuel Economy
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Saturn Astra XR
Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport
Dodge Caliber SXT
City (mpg)
20
24
22
24
Highway (mpg)
29
32
29
29
Engines & Power
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Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
Saturn Astra XR
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
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3247.4
2806.5
2982.9
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
55.8
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
Car Interior
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Standard Seating
4
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.2
37.8
39.1
40
Rear Headroom (in.)
36.7
36.6
38.4
38.9
Front Legroom (in.)
39.4
42.3
41.1
41.8
Rear Legroom (in.)
33.5
35
36.3
35.7
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
52.8
53.9
54.9
54.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
49.3
52.7
54
53.4
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
51.3
53.8
52.2
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
51
52.5
49.6
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
81
89
95.3
95.2
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
torsion
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
205/55R16
225/45R17
205/50R17
215/60R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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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.
Std.
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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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
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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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
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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