BMW Z4 (2006) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

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2006 BMW Z4 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	BMW Z4	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	100.0 in	-1.8 in
Length	161.9 in	168.4 in	-6.5 in
Width	70.1 in	71.2 in	-1.1 in
Height	49.9 in	58.5 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	3108 lb.	2987 lb.	121 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.3 in	39.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.5 in	55.3 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	31.4 in	-31.4 in
Total Legroom	42 in (over 1 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	-30.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.9 ft³	15.4 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.9 ft³	29.9 ft³	-18 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW Z4

2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review
2006	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review
2005	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review

2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review

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