Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2016) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2016 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Mazda CX-9
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	115.3 in	-16.6 in
Length	161.1 in	199.4 in	-38.3 in
Width	67.9 in	77.5 in	-9.6 in
Height	59.0 in	69.0 in	-10 in
Curb Weight	2884 lb.	4054 lb.	-1170 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.3 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	57.9 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.0 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	38.5 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	58.1 in	-8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.4 in	-57.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.4 in	-5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.1 in	-40.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.7 in	-29.7 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	14.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	38.2 ft³	-26.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	71.2 ft³	-44 ft³

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