Mazda MX-5 Miata RF vs Volkswagen Beetle Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Retro and attractive design Very smooth ride quality Classy-looking dashboard Read More
Things we don't like	--	Costlier than competitors Sub-par mileage Last production model Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	13:1	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Maunal	Automatic

Performance

Engine Displacement	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	181 hp	174 hp
Torque	205 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	2 seats	4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45 L	--
Length	3914 mm	4277 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	142 mm
Width	1735 mm	1808 mm
Height	1245 mm	1473 mm
Wheel Base	2309 mm	2540 mm
Front Tread	1496 mm	--
Rear Tread	1503 mm	--
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1113 kg	--
Front Headroom	935 mm	--
Front Legroom	1095 mm	--
Cargo Volume	--	201 L

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	205/45 R17	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Yes
Turning Radius	4.6 m	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Child Safety Locks	--	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	No
Parking Sensors	--	No
Door Ajar Warning	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0 L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0 L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine , Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine , Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	--
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Rear Seat Headrest	--	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--
CD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Fog Lights Front	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	--
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Yes	--
Advance Safety Feature	Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Headlamp Type	LED LED	--

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