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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
MSRP $21,975 - $30,425
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MSRP $24,498 - $37,198
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I5 Turbocharged Gas 4-cyl
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/151 2.0L/121
2.4L/145 3.8L/234
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
MPI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5700 rpm 200 hp @ 5100 rpm
162 hp @ 6000 rpm 265 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
162 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 262 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, paddle shifters 5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission 5-speed manual transmission 5-speed Sportronic automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.5 - 10.3 L/100 km
10.1 - 13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.4 - 7.1 L/100 km
7.1 - 8.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.4 - 10.3 L/100 km
7.1 - 13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
67.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
1,001 mm
953 - 1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,087 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,377 mm
Rear Head Room
942 mm
879 - 907 mm
Rear Leg Room
798 mm
704 - 742 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,245 mm
1,016 - 1,300 mm
Trunk Volume
436 L
147 - 445 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,537 mm
2,576 mm
Length, Overall
4,277 mm
4,582 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,808 mm
1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,486 mm
1,351 - 1,374 mm
Min Ground Clearance
145 mm
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,333 - 1,401 kg
1,484 - 1,705 kg
Front Tire Size
TBD P215/55HR17 P234/45HR18
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
TBD P215/55HR17 P234/45HR18
P235/45R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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