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Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.8 in 91.7 in 7.1 in
Length 161.1 in 157.3 in 3.8 in
Width 67.9 in 67.7 in 0.2 in
Height 59.1 in 49.0 in 10.1 in
Curb Weight 3164 lb. 2441 lb. 723 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 37.4 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 53.2 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 43.1 in -3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 0.0 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 42.1 in 0.0 in 42.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.5 in 0.0 in 31.5 in
Total Legroom 70.9 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 27.8 in
Cargo Volume 5.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 -0.3 ft3

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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