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Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2016 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2016  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Mazda Mazda3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
130 kW@5000
249 Nm@1500
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
137 kW@5700
251 Nm@3250
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,277 mm 4,460 mm 0 mm
Width 1,808 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,366 kg 1,360 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 50 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,410 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 955 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,245 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,359 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 798 mm 909 mm -111 mm
Total Legroom 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 436 L 572 L -136 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 847 L 1,334 L 846 L

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