Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2014) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	118.9 in	-18.9 in
Length	168.4 in	203.7 in	-35.3 in
Width	71.2 in	78.5 in	-7.3 in
Height	58.5 in	69.9 in	-11.4 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	4646 lb.	-1542 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	-7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	61.5 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.0 in	-58 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	61.0 in	-12 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	36.8 in	-5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-38.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	24.4 ft³	-9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	70.3 ft³	-54.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	116.3 ft³	-86.4 ft³

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

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

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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