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Mazda CX-9 (2007) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2007 2014  
Model Mazda CX-9 Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,875 mm 2,540 mm 0 mm
Length 5,070 mm 4,277 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,808 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,956 kg 1,337 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 55 L 21 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 986 mm 942 mm 44 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 798 mm -797 mm
Headroom, Row 3 899 mm 0 mm 899 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,445 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,110 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 823 mm 0 mm 823 mm
Total Legroom 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 487 L 436 L 51 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,345 L 15.4 -14.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,852 L 847 L -845 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review
 

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

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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