Volkswagen Beetle (2013) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Kia Sorento
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.9 in	106.3 in	-6.4 in
Length	168.4 in	183.9 in	-15.5 in
Width	71.2 in	74.2 in	-3 in
Height	58.5 in	67.3 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3042 lb.	3781 lb.	-739 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.8 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	59.3 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.2 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	58.7 in	-9.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	37.6 in	-6.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.4 in	-44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.3 in	-31.3 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	-37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	9.1 ft³	6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	37.0 ft³	-21.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	72.5 ft³	-42.6 ft³

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

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

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review

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