Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 120.7 in | -20.7 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 196.8 in | -28.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 74.8 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 61.4 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 4894 lb. | -1838 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 59.3 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 57.7 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 41.8 in | -10.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -9.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | -30.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.