Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 105.3 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 186.8 in | -25.7 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3395 lb. | -511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.1 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.3 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.5 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | -31.5 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |