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Subaru Outback (2017) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Subaru Outback and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2017 Subaru Outback and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2017 2014  
Model Subaru Outback Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.1 in 100.0 in 8.1 in
Length 189.6 in 168.4 in 21.2 in
Width 72.4 in 71.2 in 1.2 in
Height 66.1 in 58.5 in 7.6 in
Curb Weight 3593 lb. 2987 lb. 606 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 39.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 55.3 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 0.0 in 55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.3 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 37.1 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.3 in 49.0 in 8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 31.4 in 6.7 in
Total Legroom 81 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 8.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.5 ft3 15.4 ft3 20.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.3 ft3 29.9 ft3 43.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Outback

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 see full Subaru Outback review
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 see full Subaru Outback review
 

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

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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