Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. BMW 3-Series (2019) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2019 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2018	2019
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5000 295 lb-ft@1550
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	110.6 in	-10.6 in
Length	168.4 in	182.0 in	-13.6 in
Width	71.2 in	71.3 in	-0.1 in
Height	58.5 in	56.3 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	3867 lb.	-855 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.8 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.1 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.0 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	55.1 in	-6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	35.0 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	17.5 ft³	-2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	53.0 ft³	-23.1 ft³

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