Volkswagen Beetle (2015) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	97.1 in	2.9 in
Length	168.4 in	145.6 in	22.8 in
Width	71.2 in	66.3 in	4.9 in
Height	58.5 in	55.4 in	3.1 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	2723 lb.	381 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.8 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	50.3 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	44.7 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	29.9 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	5.7 ft³	9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	24.0 ft³	5.9 ft³

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2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

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