| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Edge | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 100.0 in | 11.2 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 168.4 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 71.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 58.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4073 lb. | 3104 lb. | 969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 49.0 in | 9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 31.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.