Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 108.7 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 180.6 in | -19.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 54.5 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3164 lb. | 3792 lb. | -628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.0 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 49.3 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.5 in | 31.9 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |