Volkswagen Beetle (2019) vs. BMW i8 (2015) Specs

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 2015 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2019	2015
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 Hatch	2dr Coupe
			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	58.5 in	50.8 in	7.7 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	3455 lb.	-443 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	11.1 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	61.1 in	-5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	0.0 in	41.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	32.4 in	4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	51.5 in	-2.5 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	4.7 ft³	10.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	4.7 ft³	25.2 ft³

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2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review

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