Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,092 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 55 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 932 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 851 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 340 L | 37 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 770 L | -5 L |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |