2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, height, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2013 Beetle Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2016 MX-5 Miata, and it gets 5.7 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the MX-5 Miata body is slightly smaller than the Beetle Convertible, and in addition to that, it's also significantly shorter. In addition, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible seats two more the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and starting price.