Volkswagen Beetle vs Mazda MX-5 Miata
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$25,730 |
Listings126 | Listings85 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space4.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2388 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height48.6 in |
Length168.8 in | Length154.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width68.3 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase90.9 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload401 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $25,730 |
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Summary | ||
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2388 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 48.6 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 154.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 68.3 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 90.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 401 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |

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