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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2008 Ford Mustang Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Ford Mustang | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 107.1 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 187.6 in | -19.2 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3476 lb. | -319 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.1 in | 45.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.2 in | -45.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 30.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.1 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 | -2.6 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 Ford Mustang
| 2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |
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