Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 106.9 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 180.2 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 71.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.2 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 3393 lb. | -337 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.5 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 33.3 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 16 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 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |