Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Nissan Murano (2006) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Nissan Murano
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	111.2 in	-11.2 in
Length	168.4 in	187.6 in	-19.2 in
Width	71.2 in	74.0 in	-2.8 in
Height	58.5 in	66.5 in	-8 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3851 lb.	-747 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	21.7 gal.	-7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	59.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.4 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.7 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	59.1 in	-10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.6 in	-56.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	36.1 in	-4.7 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-6.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	32.6 ft³	-17.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	81.6 ft³	-51.7 ft³

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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 2006 Nissan Murano

2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD	Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD	Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD	Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review

2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review

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