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2013 Nissan Altima
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe

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2013 Nissan Altima
MSRP $23,698 - $32,598
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe
MSRP $22,175 - $34,250
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Diesel I4 Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I5
Displacement
2.5L/152 3.5L/213
2.0L/120 2.0L/121 2.5L/151
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
182 hp @ - TBD - rpm 270 hp @ 6000 rpm
140 hp @ 4000 rpm 200 hp @ 5100 rpm 170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
180 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
236 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) -inc: manual shift mode w/column-mounted paddle shifters
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic 5-speed manual transmission 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, paddle shifters 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
N/A
Fuel Capacity
68.0 - 76.0 L
55.0 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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
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
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
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
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Front Head Room
945 mm
1,001 mm
Front Leg Room
1,080 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,369 mm
1,405 mm
Rear Head Room
904 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
874 mm
798 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,331 mm
1,245 mm
Trunk Volume
210 L
436 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,675 - 2,776 mm
2,537 mm
Length, Overall
4,595 - 4,864 mm
4,277 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 - 1,829 mm
1,808 mm
Height, Overall
1,420 - 1,471 mm
1,486 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,416 - 1,525 kg
1,338 - 1,414 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/60TR16 P215/55VR17 P235/45VR18
P215/60HR16 P215/55HR17 P235/45HR18 TBD
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/60TR16 P215/55VR17 P235/45VR18
P215/60HR16 P215/55HR17 P234/45HR18 TBD
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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