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2018 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 100.0 in | 11.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 168.4 in | 23.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3104 lb. | 456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 31.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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