Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Toyota Highlander (2007) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	106.9 in	-6.9 in
Length	168.4 in	184.6 in	-16.2 in
Width	71.2 in	71.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	58.5 in	67.9 in	-9.4 in
Curb Weight	2948 lb.	3649 lb.	-701 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.1 gal.	-4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.9 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.7 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	57.0 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	36.4 in	-5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.3 in	-32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.2 in	-30.2 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	-34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	10.5 ft³	4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	39.7 ft³	-24.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	80.6 ft³	-50.7 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

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

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