Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.9L V10 Diesel OHC-2v 310 hp@3750 553 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 112.4 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 187.2 in | -18.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 75.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.0 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3115 lb. | 5924 lb. | -2809 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.7 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 57.4 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 35.6 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -41.1 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |