Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 106.3 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 175.6 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 2943 lb. | -59 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.2 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.2 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.4 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.8 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.