Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Audi TT | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 97.2 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 164.5 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 53.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 3284 lb. | -228 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 32.6 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 47.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 29.2 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good front seat support and comfort. Long drives in this car are enjoyable. see full Audi TT review |
2009 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
They are a great shelf see full Audi TT review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Other than a small child you really cant fit much in the back seat but I dont mind that see full Audi TT review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
This is a two seater. nice place to put the brief case. see full Audi TT review |