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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2006) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.7 in 100.0 in -4.3 in
Length 160.7 in 168.4 in -7.7 in
Width 70.4 in 71.2 in -0.8 in
Height 51.0 in 58.0 in -7 in
Curb Weight 3209 lb. 3157 lb. 52 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 39.3 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 55.3 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 0.0 in 54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 41.3 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.6 in -37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 43.1 in -43.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 31.4 in -31.4 in
Total Legroom 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) -30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.5 ft3 7.1 ft3 -0.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 9.8 ft3 7.1 ft3 2.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK

2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Hardtop conv. Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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