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Volkswagen New Beetle (2007) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2016) Specs

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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2016 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2007 2016  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 106.3 in -7.6 in
Length 161.1 in 175.6 in -14.5 in
Width 67.9 in 70.7 in -2.8 in
Height 59.0 in 57.3 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 2965 lb. 2915 lb. 50 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 57.2 in -4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 42.2 in -2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 37.6 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 54.4 in -5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.5 in -53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 35.8 in -2.3 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -5.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 20.2 ft3 -8.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 47.1 ft3 -19.9 ft3

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