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Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2016) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2016  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Mazda Mazda3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 106.3 in -6.3 in
Length 168.4 in 175.6 in -7.2 in
Width 71.2 in 70.7 in 0.5 in
Height 58.5 in 57.3 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3104 lb. 2999 lb. 105 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 57.2 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.2 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 54.4 in -5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.5 in -53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 35.8 in -4.4 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 20.2 ft3 -4.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 47.1 ft3 -17.2 ft3

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