Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Civic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,277 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,408 kg | 1,305 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 892 mm | 50 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 798 mm | 770 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 326 L | 110 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 847 L | 11.5 | 835.5 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 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |