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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2021 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 111.4 in | -11.4 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 196.1 in | -27.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 3380 lb. | -276 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.3 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 56.5 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 40.4 in | -9 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -10 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 13.2 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 2021 Honda Accord
| 2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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