Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 106.3 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 175.6 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 2989 lb. | 115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.2 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.4 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 35.8 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.