| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 305 hp@5000 334 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 109.5 in | -9.5 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 188.5 in | -20.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 74.8 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 71.9 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 4930 lb. | -1826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 59.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 58.5 in | -9.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 36.1 in | -4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 36.4 ft3 | -21 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -38.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Jeep Commander.