Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	103.0 in	-3 in
Length	168.4 in	168.8 in	-0.4 in
Width	71.2 in	67.1 in	4.1 in
Height	58.0 in	60.6 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	3274 lb.	3503 lb.	-229 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.9 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	53.0 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.5 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	43.1 in	41.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	41.4 in	-41.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	40.9 in	-9.5 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-8.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	7.4 ft³	-0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.1 ft³	13.3 ft³	-6.2 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

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Room fot 5 footers see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating position, legroom, and comfort of seats see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Plush seats stay comfortable on my daily hour commutes to and from work. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprising amount of rear passenger room for two adults. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have logged many miles with family in tow. There is ample space in both the front and rear. Actually surprising considering the diminuitive size of the PT. The extra leg room for the rear passengers comes at the expense of cargo space. Tiny trunk that is difficult to access if you are tall. Costco runs are always interesting. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

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