Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Subaru Legacy (2020) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2020 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year	2014	2020
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Subaru Legacy
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	108.3 in	-8.3 in
Length	168.4 in	190.6 in	-22.2 in
Width	71.2 in	72.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	58.5 in	59.1 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3779 lb.	-675 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	58.1 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.8 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	57.4 in	-8.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	39.5 in	-8.1 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	-9.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	15.1 ft³	14.8 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

2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2021	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment. --- Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective. --- The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them. --- The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle. --- see full Subaru Legacy review

2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2021	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review

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