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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed 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 | 3206 lb. | 3386 lb. | -180 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 |
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 Chrysler PT Cruiser
| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
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