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Mazda Mazda5 (2014) vs. Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 and 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

2014 Mazda Mazda5 and 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2014 2006  
Model Mazda Mazda5 Volkswagen New Beetle  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
157 hp@6000
163 lb-ft@4000
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,507 mm 0 mm
Length 4,585 mm 4,092 mm 0 mm
Width 1,750 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Height 1,615 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,568 kg 1,345 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 55 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 932 mm -931 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,252 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,468 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 851 mm -850 mm
Headroom, Row 3 942 mm 0 mm 942 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,252 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,039 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 775 mm 0 mm 775 mm
Total Legroom 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 320 L 340 L -20 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,257 L 12.0 -11 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,008 L 770 L -768 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda5

2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
 
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