Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 109.8 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 189.9 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 75.8 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 71.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 4400 lb. | -1296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.8 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 57.8 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 32.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 46.3 ft3 | -30.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -58.9 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 |
2013 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both the Toyota and Jeep have roomy second-row seats that are high enough off the floor to provide thigh support for adults. Only the Toyota offers an optional third row seat, but it's too tight to be of much use. If you want a useful third row in this sort of vehicle, check out the Dodge Durango. The Durango is essentially an extended, less off-road-capable Grand Cherokee. Its third-row seat is about as comfortable as you'll find in this size SUV or crossover. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
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