Volkswagen Beetle (2019) vs. Toyota Highlander (2011) Specs

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2019	2011
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	109.8 in	-9.8 in
Length	168.4 in	188.4 in	-20 in
Width	71.2 in	75.2 in	-4 in
Height	58.5 in	68.1 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	4045 lb.	-1033 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	59.7 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.2 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.1 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	59.5 in	-10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	38.3 in	-6.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	10.3 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	42.3 ft³	-26.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	95.4 ft³	-65.5 ft³

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2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

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