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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 180.3 in | -11.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 67.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2987 lb. | 2730 lb. | 257 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 49.0 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.1 in | -46.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 32.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
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