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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 110.4 in | -10.4 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 191.1 in | -22.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 3492 lb. | -388 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 56.5 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 35.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -8.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 13.6 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 Hyundai Sonata
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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