Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Lincoln MKZ (2011) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2011 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Lincoln MKZ
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	107.4 in	-7.4 in
Length	168.4 in	190.6 in	-22.2 in
Width	71.2 in	72.2 in	-1 in
Height	58.5 in	56.9 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3598 lb.	-494 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.5 gal.	-3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.4 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	56.5 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	37.1 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-6.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	16.5 ft³	-1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	16.5 ft³	13.4 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2014 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

2011 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review

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