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Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. BMW i8 (2019) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2019 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2019  
Model Volkswagen Beetle BMW i8  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
357 hp
420 lb-ft
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 110.2 in -10.2 in
Length 168.4 in 184.9 in -16.5 in
Width 71.2 in 76.5 in -5.3 in
Height 58.0 in 50.7 in 7.3 in
Curb Weight 3225 lb. 3671 lb. -446 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 11.1 gal. 3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 38.7 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 56.7 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 0.0 in 37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 43.1 in 0.0 in 43.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 0.0 in 31.4 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 29.6 in
Cargo Volume 7.1 ft3 2.3 ft3 4.8 ft3

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