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Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Mazda CX-9  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750		 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 113.2 in -14.5 in
Length 161.1 in 200.2 in -39.1 in
Width 67.9 in 76.2 in -8.3 in
Height 59.0 in 68.0 in -9 in
Curb Weight 2965 lb. 4330 lb. -1365 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 20.1 gal. -5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.6 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 59.4 in -6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.9 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 39.0 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 58.7 in -9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.0 in -56 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 39.8 in -6.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.4 in -35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.4 in -32.4 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -40.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 17.2 ft3 -5.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 12.0 48.3 ft3 -36.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 100.7 ft3 -73.5 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review
 
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