Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Pontiac GTO | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 109.8 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 189.8 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2987 lb. | 3725 lb. | -738 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 59.7 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 51.7 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 37.1 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 7.0 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 7.0 ft3 | 22.9 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 |
2006 Pontiac GTO Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The seats are very supportive and I have plenty of room. see full Pontiac GTO review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Great support for the type of vehicle, Full leather seats. see full Pontiac GTO review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The rear seats are just as supportive as the front, spectacular see full Pontiac GTO review |
2006 Pontiac GTO Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
It is literally impossible for a six foot man to get back there. Once in, it is pretty comfortable. see full Pontiac GTO review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Slightly cramped front seat room. Gets uncomfortable after an hour of driving see full Pontiac GTO review |