Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.9 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 174.8 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.0 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 64.4 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 3433 lb. | -329 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 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 | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 37.9 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |