Ford Explorer (2019) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

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2019 Ford Explorer and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2019	2014
Model	Ford Explorer	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	100.0 in	12.6 in
Length	198.3 in	168.4 in	29.9 in
Width	78.9 in	71.2 in	7.7 in
Height	70.0 in	58.5 in	11.5 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	3056 lb.	1834 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.4 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	55.3 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.3 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.1 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	49.0 in	12 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	0.0 in	56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	31.4 in	8.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	40.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	15.4	28.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	29.9 ft³	51.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Explorer.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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