Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,537 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,277 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,353 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 980 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 798 mm | 958 mm | -160 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 1,014 L | 435 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 847 L | 1,747 L | 846 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |