Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5300 281 Nm@1700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,277 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,408 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 66 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,372 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 960 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 798 mm | 942 mm | -144 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 467 L | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 847 L | 16.5 | 830.5 L |
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 |
2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |