Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Infiniti EX (2010) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2010 Infiniti EX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2010
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Infiniti EX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 297 hp@6800 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	110.2 in	-10.2 in
Length	168.4 in	182.3 in	-13.9 in
Width	71.2 in	71.0 in	0.2 in
Height	58.5 in	61.9 in	-3.4 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3752 lb.	-648 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	54.8 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.9 in	-52.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	44.3 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	55.1 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.0 in	-50 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	28.5 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	72.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	18.6 ft³	-3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	47.4 ft³	-17.5 ft³

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

2010 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	More room than the other vehicles we looked at, example, G37 Sedan. see full Infiniti EX review

2010 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Anyone who has owned a Mustang converatble wll undestand the issues with rear seats in this car. I keep the seat backs down and drive as a two seater. Also Some may find not enough storage bins and cup holders are a tad back for those of us who have shorter legs. But not a deal breaker. see full Infiniti EX review
2009	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The back seat is small, not a problem for my wife and I, it works just fine for our limited use. see full Infiniti EX review
2009	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In agreement with 99% of all other reviews...back seat is a little small but it isn't to say that you cannot sit back there. Taller people may be a little cramped with head and legroom depending on how far back the front seat is positioned see full Infiniti EX review

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