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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| 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 |
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 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 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 2012 BMW 3-Series
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