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Volkswagen New Beetle (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2019) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2019  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
186 hp@6000
186 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 107.3 in -8.6 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 56.7 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 2884 lb. 3082 lb. -198 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 55.7 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.6 in -54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 42.3 in -2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 37.2 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 53.4 in -4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.9 in -50.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 35.1 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 77.4 in (over 2 rows) -4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 20.1 ft3 -8.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 0.0 27.2 ft3

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