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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 Mercury Mariner Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Mercury Mariner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.2 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 174.9 in | -6.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 68.0 in | -9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2948 lb. | 3295 lb. | -347 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.9 in | -6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 35.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -36.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercury Mariner
| 2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
| 2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
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