Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2010) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2010 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2010
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	104.7 in	-4.7 in
Length	168.4 in	181.1 in	-12.7 in
Width	71.2 in	71.5 in	-0.3 in
Height	58.5 in	66.3 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	3056 lb.	3560 lb.	-504 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.8 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.7 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	55.3 in	-6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	38.3 in	-6.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-37.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	12.3 ft³	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	37.2 ft³	-21.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	73.0 ft³	-43.1 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

2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review
2010	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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