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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5300 281 Nm@1700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,277 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,408 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 85 L | -30 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 983 mm | -41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 798 mm | 937 mm | -139 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 385 L | 51 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 1,243 L | 14.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 847 L | 2,370 L | 845 L |
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 2007 Ford Explorer
| 2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
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