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Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,510 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,092 mm 4,587 mm 0 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Height 1,501 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,435 kg 1,720 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 61 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 965 mm -964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,341 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 927 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,069 mm 1,252 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 800 mm 810 mm -10 mm
Total Legroom 1,801 mm (over 2 rows) 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 142 L 255 L -113 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.0 345 L -340

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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