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Mazda Mazda3 (2018) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2018) Specs

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2018 Mazda Mazda3 and 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 100.0 in 6.3 in
Length 175.6 in 168.4 in 7.2 in
Width 70.7 in 71.2 in -0.5 in
Height 57.3 in 58.5 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 3076 lb. 3012 lb. 64 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 14.5 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 39.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.3 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 0.0 in 55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.1 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.4 in 49.0 in 5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 31.4 in 4.4 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.2 ft3 15.4 ft3 4.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 47.1 ft3 29.9 ft3 17.2 ft3

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