Chevrolet Traverse (2013) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2016) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	100.0 in	18.9 in
Length	203.7 in	168.4 in	35.3 in
Width	78.5 in	71.2 in	7.3 in
Height	69.9 in	58.5 in	11.4 in
Curb Weight	4646 lb.	3104 lb.	1542 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	55.3 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.1 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	49.0 in	12 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	31.4 in	5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	38.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	70.3 ft³	15.4	54.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.3 ft³	29.9 ft³	86.4 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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