Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 106.4 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 174.3 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 52.8 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3045 lb. | -161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.7 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 32.2 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 19.6 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 RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |