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Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. BMW 3-Series (2007) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2007  
Model Volkswagen Beetle BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
154 kW@5300
281 Nm@1700
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
224 kW@5800
407 Nm@1400
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,277 mm 4,587 mm 0 mm
Width 1,808 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,505 kg 1,840 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 61 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 965 mm 33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 927 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,095 mm 1,252 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 798 mm 810 mm -12 mm
Total Legroom 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 201 L 255 L -54 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 7.1 345 L -337.9

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2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Small, and standard stereo sounds bad back there. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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