Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 100.0 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 168.4 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3012 lb. | 568 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.3 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 49.0 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 31.4 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus ES.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.