| Model Year | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Jeep Compass | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 180 hp@6400 175 lb-ft@3900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 173.0 in | -4.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 64.6 in | -6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 3184 lb. | -172 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 1 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 | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.1 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 38.3 in | -6.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 59.8 ft3 | -29.9 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 2020 Jeep Compass.