Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volkswagen Beetle | |
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Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 100.0 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 168.4 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 71.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 58.0 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3225 lb. | 567 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 43.1 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 31.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.