| Add vehicles | 2016 Mazda MX-5 2dr Conv Auto GX | 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Cpe Man Trendline |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$31,900 | CA$19,990 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,625 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$600/month | CA$376/month |
| Awards | Best convertible / roadster under $50,000 of 2016 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | - | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | - | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 9.5 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 8.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 654 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 183 g/km | 196 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 9 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/50VR16 | P215/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P195/50VR16 | P215/60HR16 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 3,914 mm (154″) | 4,277 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,735 mm (68″) | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,234 mm (49″) | 1,486 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,309 mm (91″) | 2,537 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,496 mm (59″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,506 mm (59″) | 1,552 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,078 kg (2,377 lb) | 1,337 kg (2,948 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 4 |
| Trunk | 130 l | between 436 l and 850 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Average | 85% | 74% |
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