Volkswagen Beetle vs Mazda MX-5 Miata
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$25,730 |
Listings148 | Listings129 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryDriving is fun. Lots of people don’t realize this because their driving is largely limited to traffic-clogged commutes and running errands, and that’s no fun at all. But when the opportunity presents itself – time, an open road, a gorgeous landscape – a world-class sports car like the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is all you need to revel in the escapism and unadulterated pleasure of driving. | |
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 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | Driving is fun. Lots of people don’t realize this because their driving is largely limited to traffic-clogged commutes and running errands, and that’s no fun at all. But when the opportunity presents itself – time, an open road, a gorgeous landscape – a world-class sports car like the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is all you need to revel in the escapism and unadulterated pleasure of driving. |
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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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