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2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
2017 Mazda MX-5

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
MSRP $25,895 - $33,295
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2017 Mazda MX-5
MSRP $31,900 - $42,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
148 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode
6-Speed Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode, drive selection switch and paddle shifters, Bilstein Shock Absorber Delete, Limited Slip Differential Delete, Strut Tower Bar Delete, Induction Sound Enhancer Delete 6-Speed Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode and drive selection switch SKYACTIV-MT 6-Speed Manual -inc: Induction Sound Enhancer (ISE) SKYACTIV-MT 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode, drive selection switch and paddle shifters, Sport Suspension w/Bilstein Shock Absorber Delete, Limited Slip Differential Delete, Strut Tower Bar Delete, Induction Sound Enhancer Delete
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.0 - 9.1 L/100 km
8.9 - 9.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 7.2 L/100 km
6.7 - 7.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 9.1 L/100 km
6.7 - 9.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
45.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
2
Front Head Room
998 mm
935 - 950 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,095 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,326 mm
Rear Head Room
955 mm
N/A
Rear Leg Room
798 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,095 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
201 L
127 - 130 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,540 - 2,543 mm
2,309 mm
Length, Overall
4,285 - 4,288 mm
3,914 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,821 - 1,826 mm
1,735 mm
Height, Overall
1,473 - 1,491 mm
1,234 - 1,245 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
124 - 135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,460 - 1,860 kg
1,058 - 1,131 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17 P235/45HR18 P215/60HR16
P205/45WR17 P195/50VR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR17 P235/45HR18 P215/60HR16
P205/45WR17 P195/50VR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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