Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Nissan Quest (2012) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	118.1 in	-18.1 in
Length	168.4 in	200.8 in	-32.4 in
Width	71.2 in	77.6 in	-6.4 in
Height	58.5 in	71.5 in	-13 in
Curb Weight	2948 lb.	4367 lb.	-1419 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.1 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	64.5 in	-9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.8 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	41.6 in	-4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	63.2 in	-14.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	66.0 in	-66 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	36.7 in	-5.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.5 in	-40.5 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-48.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	35.1 ft³	-19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	63.6 ft³	-48.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	108.4 ft³	-78.5 ft³

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2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	. see full Nissan Quest review
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review

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