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BMW i8 (2016) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2019) Specs

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2016 BMW i8 and 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2016 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

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