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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 177.7 in | -9.3 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 3379 lb. | -275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.1 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.1 in | -5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 34.4 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -33 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
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