Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 111.0 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 182.3 in | -13.9 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 54.5 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 2939 lb. | 3294 lb. | -355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.1 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 34.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 52.8 in | -3.8 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) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 | The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
2013 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 |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Again, this car is a perfect fit for my body. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good bolsters hold you in place during cornering + provide excellent long-distance support. Decent thigh support see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Great support. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable front seats. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It is small and crampy. A 6 ft person will not enjoy the backseat. It is good for kids and pre teens. However the boot (trunk) is quite small compared to a honda civi. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Little headroom see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats only kids. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
The rear seat is only good for children & midgets, but its a sports car & most rear seats give up head room in this category of car. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
tiny. kids only in the back pretty much. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
No human can sit in the backseat. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat room is horrble for a car this long, a RX-8 that is almost 10 inches shorter can easily fit people in the back better. Headroom is non-existent. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |