Volkswagen New Beetle (2009) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2011) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2011 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Mazda CX-7
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	108.3 in	-9.6 in
Length	161.1 in	184.3 in	-23.2 in
Width	67.9 in	73.7 in	-5.8 in
Height	59.0 in	64.8 in	-5.8 in
Curb Weight	2884 lb.	3787 lb.	-903 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	58.0 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.7 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.3 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	55.8 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	36.4 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	29.9 ft³	-17.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	58.6 ft³	-31.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.

2011 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review

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