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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 106.3 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 176.9 in | -8.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2948 lb. | 2748 lb. | 200 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 34.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 52.6 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 35.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 17.8 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic
| 2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review | |
| 2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic
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