Volkswagen Beetle (2013) vs. Toyota Sienna (2006) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year	2013	2006
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Toyota Sienna
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.9 in	119.3 in	-19.4 in
Length	168.4 in	200.0 in	-31.6 in
Width	71.2 in	77.4 in	-6.2 in
Height	58.5 in	68.9 in	-10.4 in
Curb Weight	2939 lb.	4140 lb.	-1201 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	63.8 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.4 in	-58.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.2 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	64.9 in	-15.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	67.5 in	-67.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	39.6 in	-8.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.1 in	-61.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.8 in	-51.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.5 in	-39.5 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	122 in (over 3 rows)	-49.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	43.6 ft³	-28.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	94.5 ft³	-79.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	148.9 ft³	-119 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0	The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review

2013 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
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Sienna

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the kids have enough foom they leave each other alone see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I can adjust the seat exactly how I want it see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Two middle seats are bucket seats and VERY comfortable. Leg room in 3rd row is a little limited. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Sits high so short people have a comfortable good view of the road. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The 3rd row seats have enough leg room and the seats themselves are well built. That said, I have not tried the 3rd row seats of close competitors like the Odyssey see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room even for adults see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room to move. see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	3 tall teeange boys and they love it cack there. So comfortable! see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The Sienna is an excellent family vehicle if interior space and overall capability are your priorities. It is comfortable for long family drives and you NEVER run out of space in this car. see full Toyota Sienna review

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I have the CE which does not have adjustable lumbar support or 8-way adjustments. The seat has a fixed height, which is a bit too high for me. Also the seat is a bit too deep. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat cushion has an uncomfortable contour at rear of seat and the armrests are uncomfortable. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	At $35,000 I think it could be much better. Hurts more than my Tacoma 4X4 after a long drive. see full Toyota Sienna review

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