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Volkswagen Beetle (2014) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year 2014 2015  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Mazda Mazda5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Minivan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 108.3 in -8.3 in
Length 168.4 in 180.5 in -12.1 in
Width 71.2 in 68.9 in 2.3 in
Height 58.5 in 63.6 in -5.1 in
Curb Weight 2987 lb. 3457 lb. -470 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.9 gal. -1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.7 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.5 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.1 in -53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.7 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 39.4 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 55.5 in -6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 39.4 in -8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.1 in -37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.3 in -49.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.9 in -40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.5 in -30.5 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 110.6 in (over 3 rows) -37.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 11.3 ft3 4.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.4 44.4 ft3 -29
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 70.9 ft3 -41 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda5

2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 
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