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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | BMW 3-Series | |
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| 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 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
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 | ||
| 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 |
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