2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Front Left Comparison
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Rear Right Comparison
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Dashboard Comparison2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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What is the main difference between MX-5 Miata and Beetle Convertible?
Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the height, model year, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Beetle Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2014 MX-5 Miata, but it gets 3 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the MX-5 Miata is both slightly smaller and significantly shorter than the Beetle Convertible. In addition, you'll seat two more passengers in the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible than in the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and starting price.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Man, RWD
- 2.0 L, Auto, RWD
- 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,720
$25,490
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
167 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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-
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
31 - 33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
27 - 28 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
67.7 in
71.2 in
Length
Length
157.3 in
168.4 in
Height
Height
49.0 - 49.4 in
58.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
91.7 in
100.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
74 ft2
83.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.0 - 37.4 in
39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.2 in
55.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
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37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
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31.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
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43.1 in
Costs
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,050 - $2,200
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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