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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 107.3 in | -7.3 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 189.5 in | -21.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 3552 lb. | -496 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.1 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.9 in | -48.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 33.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 16.2 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 2016 Honda Accord
| 2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |
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