Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 121.2 in | -21.2 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 202.5 in | -34.1 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 76.9 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.9 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 4498 lb. | -1486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 63.0 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 64.7 in | -15.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.8 in | -64.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 36.3 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -41.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -67.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -114.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |