Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Volkswagen New Beetle (2009) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle specs .
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications
Model Year
2012
2009
Model
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Volkswagen New Beetle
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body
2dr Convertible
2dr Convertible
Difference
Wheelbase
2,329 mm
2,510 mm
0 mm
Length
3,995 mm
4,092 mm
-1 mm
Width
1,720 mm
1,725 mm
0 mm
Height
1,245 mm
1,501 mm
0 mm
Curb Weight
1,107 kg
1,435 kg
0 kg
Fuel Capacity
48 L
55 L
-7 L
Headroom, Row 1
950 mm
1,034 mm
949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1
1,351 mm
1,341 mm
0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1
1,285 mm
0 mm
1 mm
Legroom, Row 1
1,095 mm
1,001 mm
0 mm
Headroom, Row 2
0 mm
945 mm
-945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2
0 mm
1,069 mm
-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2
0 mm
800 mm
-800 mm
Total Legroom
1,095 mm (over 1 row)
1,801 mm (over 2 rows)
0 mm
Cargo Volume
150 L
142 L
8 L
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Comment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all.
see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
2012
2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron
see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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