Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2018
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	103.9 in	-3.9 in
Length	168.4 in	180.9 in	-12.5 in
Width	71.2 in	70.7 in	0.5 in
Height	58.5 in	66.4 in	-7.9 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3653 lb.	-549 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.0 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.0 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	56.5 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	38.0 in	-6.6 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-8.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	34.4 ft³	-19 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	74.7 ft³	-44.8 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

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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