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Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. BMW i3 (2019) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2019 BMW i3 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2019  
Model Volkswagen Beetle BMW i3  
Engine turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
Electric
168 hp
184 lb-ft
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 1-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 101.2 in -1.2 in
Length 168.4 in 157.4 in 11 in
Width 71.2 in 69.9 in 1.3 in
Height 58.5 in 62.1 in -3.6 in
Curb Weight 3012 lb. 2961 lb. 51 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 2.4 gal. 12.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 54.8 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 0.0 in 41.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.2 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 50.4 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 0.0 in 31.4 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 72.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 2.8 ft3 12.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 11.8 ft3 18.1 ft3

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