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2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 Kia Sedona Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Sedona | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 113.8 in | -13.9 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 189.4 in | -21 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 78.1 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 69.3 in | -10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2983 lb. | 4365 lb. | -1382 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 63.2 in | -7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 65.3 in | -16.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.8 in | -65.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 37.0 in | -5.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -39.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 61.8 ft3 | -46.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -91.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | 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 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 | The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
| 2013 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 |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Sedona
| 2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |
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