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Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Dodge Charger (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Dodge Charger specs.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Dodge Charger Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Dodge Charger  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 120.2 in -20.2 in
Length 168.4 in 199.9 in -31.5 in
Width 71.2 in 75.0 in -3.8 in
Height 58.5 in 58.4 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 2987 lb. 3961 lb. -974 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 19.1 gal. -4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 59.5 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.2 in -56.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.8 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 36.6 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 57.9 in -8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.1 in -56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 40.1 in -8.7 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 81.9 in (over 2 rows) -9.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 15.4 ft3 0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 15.4 ft3 14.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Charger

2012 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review
 

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