Volkswagen Beetle (2017) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
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 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	91.7 in	8.3 in
Length	168.4 in	157.3 in	11.1 in
Width	71.2 in	67.7 in	3.5 in
Height	58.0 in	49.0 in	9 in
Curb Weight	3294 lb.	2527 lb.	767 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	37.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	53.2 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 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	5.3 ft³	1.8 ft³

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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