Honda Pilot (2015) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

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2015 Honda Pilot and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Honda Pilot	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	100.0 in	9.2 in
Length	191.4 in	168.4 in	23 in
Width	78.5 in	71.2 in	7.3 in
Height	71.0 in	58.5 in	12.5 in
Curb Weight	4299 lb.	2948 lb.	1351 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	55.3 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.1 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	49.0 in	13.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	31.4 in	7.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	39.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	15.4	32.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	29.9 ft³	57.1 ft³

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Pilot.

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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