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Dodge Challenger (2012) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Dodge Challenger and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2012 Dodge Challenger and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Dodge Challenger Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.0 in 99.9 in 16.1 in
Length 197.7 in 168.4 in 29.3 in
Width 75.7 in 71.2 in 4.5 in
Height 57.0 in 58.5 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 3719 lb. 2939 lb. 780 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 39.4 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 55.3 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 49.0 in 4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 0.0 in 51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.6 in 31.4 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 74.6 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.2 ft3 15.4 ft3 0.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.2 ft3 29.9 ft3 -13.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8
6-speed manual RWD
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review
2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 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 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 0 The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 
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