Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2020) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2020
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	106.2 in	-6.2 in
Length	168.4 in	179.1 in	-10.7 in
Width	71.2 in	72.5 in	-1.3 in
Height	58.5 in	65.3 in	-6.8 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3825 lb.	-721 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.8 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.0 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	54.8 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	39.6 in	-8.2 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-7.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	30.9 ft³	-15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	59.6 ft³	-29.7 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

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

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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