BMW i8 (2014) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2019) Specs

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2014 BMW i8 and 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2014	2019
Model	BMW i8	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	100.0 in	10.2 in
Length	184.9 in	168.4 in	16.5 in
Width	76.5 in	71.2 in	5.3 in
Height	50.8 in	58.5 in	-7.7 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3012 lb.	443 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	14.5 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	55.3 in	5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	41.3 in	-41.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	37.1 in	-4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	49.0 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	31.4 in	-31.4 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	-72.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	-10.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.7 ft³	29.9 ft³	-25.2 ft³

2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review

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