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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
2015 Mazda MX-5

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
MSRP $26,850 - $36,975
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2015 Mazda MX-5
MSRP $29,450 - $41,450
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
1.8 L/110 2.0 L/121
2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
MPI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 4800 rpm 210 hp @ 5300 rpm
158 hp @ 6700 rpm 167 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
140 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: paddle shifters 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Sport Automatic w/OD -inc: Electronically controlled, paddle shifters, Bilstein Shock Absorber Delete, Limited Slip Differential Delete 6-Speed Sport Automatic w/OD -inc: Electronically controlled 6-Speed Manual 5-Speed Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.8 - 10.4 L/100 km
10.5 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 8.2 L/100 km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 10.4 L/100 km
8.4 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
48.0 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
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
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
2
Front Head Room
998 mm
940 - 950 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,095 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,351 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
150 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,329 mm
Length, Overall
4,277 mm
4,031 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,808 mm
1,720 mm
Height, Overall
1,473 mm
1,245 - 1,255 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
117 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,466 - 1,487 kg
1,115 - 1,194 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17 P215/60HR16 P235/40HR19 P235/45HR18
P205/45WR17 P205/50VR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR17 P215/60HR16 P235/40HR19 P235/45HR18
P205/45WR17 P205/50VR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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