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2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | Volkswagen Beetle | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 100.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 167.2 in | 168.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 51.9 in | 58.5 in | -6.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 2987 lb. | 245 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | -29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.9 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z
| 2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 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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