Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 106.7 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 188.9 in | -20.5 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.0 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.8 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 3628 lb. | -572 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.7 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 37.3 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 16.9 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 |
2010 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The seats go way back and have a high range of motion. This car is more roomy than my previous car which was a 2002 Acura TL. see full Volkswagen CC review |
2010 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The cc only seats four. This is only a downfall if seating 5 is going to be necessary. The rear seat is very stylish and comfortable though. see full Volkswagen CC review |