FIAT 500L vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
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Highlights
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$22,500
Starting MSRP
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$18,690
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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150 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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184 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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170 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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150 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.4 L/83
Displacement
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2.5L/151
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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167 in
Length, Overall
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161 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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103 in
Wheelbase
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99 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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22 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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68 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,254 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,884 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9.1 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle?
The 2020 FIAT 500L is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle with 25 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle?
The 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle is cheaper than the 2020 FIAT 500L with a $18,690 starting MSRP versus a $22,500 starting MSRP.
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