| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
| 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 | 3012 lb. | 5169 lb. | -2157 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 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Jeep Commander.