GMC Terrain (2016) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2012) Specs

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2016 GMC Terrain and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	GMC Terrain	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	99.9 in	12.6 in
Length	185.5 in	168.4 in	17.1 in
Width	72.8 in	71.2 in	1.6 in
Height	66.3 in	58.5 in	7.8 in
Curb Weight	3988 lb.	3089 lb.	899 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.3 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.1 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	49.0 in	6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.3 in	0.0 in	51.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	31.4 in	8.5 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	8.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	15.4 ft³	16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.9 ft³	29.9 ft³	34 ft³

2016 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
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

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2012 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
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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