Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2016	2016
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	90.9 in	9.1 in
Length	168.4 in	154.1 in	14.3 in
Width	71.2 in	68.3 in	2.9 in
Height	58.0 in	48.6 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	3317 lb.	2381 lb.	936 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	11.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	37.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	52.2 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.0 in	-52 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	43.1 in	0.0 in	43.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	0.0 in	31.4 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	29.6 in
Cargo Volume	7.1 ft³	4.6 ft³	2.5 ft³

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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