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Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2016 2014  
Model Mazda CX-5 Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 100.0 in 6.3 in
Length 179.3 in 168.4 in 10.9 in
Width 72.4 in 71.2 in 1.2 in
Height 65.7 in 58.5 in 7.2 in
Curb Weight 3212 lb. 2987 lb. 225 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 14.5 gal. 0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.4 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.3 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 0.0 in 55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 41.3 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 37.1 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 49.0 in 6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.3 in 31.4 in 7.9 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 7.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.1 ft3 15.4 ft3 18.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 64.8 ft3 29.9 ft3 34.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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