Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Honda Civic (2011) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2011 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2016	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
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	104.3 in	-4.3 in
Length	168.4 in	174.8 in	-6.4 in
Width	71.2 in	68.9 in	2.3 in
Height	58.5 in	53.5 in	5 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	2877 lb.	227 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.0 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	53.9 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.6 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	35.1 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	52.1 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.2 in	-49.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	30.3 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	11.5 ft³	3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	11.5 ft³	18.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

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

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