Your car comparison
Here's how the 2000 Volkswagen GTI and the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata measure up.
2dr HB GLS Manual
$17,675
Starting MSRP
2dr Conv Base Auto
$20,545
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||
| 2-door | 2-door | - |
| Seats | ||
| 5 | 2 | - |
| Engine | ||
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115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
140.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||
| 0 | 0 | - |
| Size | ||
| 163.3" length, 56.7" height | 155.3" length, 48.4" height | - |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||
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Slate Blue Mocha Medium Tan Cordovan |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||
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M/T 5-Speed M/T |
A/T 4-Speed A/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||
| Compact | Two Seater | - |
Wheels |
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| Rear Wheel Size | ||
| 15 x 6 in | 14 x 5.5 in | - |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Alloy | - |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| N/A | Steel | - |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||
| 15 x 6 in | 14 x 4 in | - |
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Alloy | - |
| Front Wheel Size | ||
| 15 x 6 in | 14 x 5.5 in | - |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 90 | 70 | - |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Engine |
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| Engine Type | ||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | - |
| Displacement | ||
| 2.0L/121 | 1.8L/112 | - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 122 @ 2600 | 119 @ 5000 | - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 115 @ 5200 | 140 @ 6500 | - |
Mileage |
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| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
| 24 MPG | 23 MPG | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
| 31 MPG | 28 MPG | - |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
| 449.50 mi | 355.60 mi | - |
| Cruising Range - City | ||
| 348.00 mi | 292.10 mi | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| MacPherson Strut | w/Coil Springs | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| Torsion Beam | w/Coil Springs | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Independent | Double Wishbone | - |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| Independent | Double Wishbone | - |
Brakes |
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| Brake Type | ||
| Pwr-Assisted | Power | - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 9.1 x 0.35 in | 9.90 x -TBD- in | - |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 11.3 x 0.98 in | 10.00 x -TBD- in | - |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| Four-Wheel | - | - |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| 14.5 gal | 12.7 gal | - |
Steering |
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| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
| 35.1 ft | 30.2 ft | - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| 15.8 | 15 | - |
| Steering Type | ||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Variable pwr assist | - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| 3.2 | 2.7 | - |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||
| P195/65HR15 | T117/70D14 | - |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P195/65HR15 | P185/60HR14 | - |
| Front Tire Size | ||
| P195/65HR15 | P185/60HR14 | - |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| N/A | - | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| N/A | - | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| N/A | - | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| N/A | - | - |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||
| 2762 lbs | 2381 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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| Liftover Height | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||
| 53.7 in | 49.7 in | - |
| Second Hip Room | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Track Width, Front | ||
| 59.6 in | 55.7 in | - |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
| 68.3 in | 66.0 in | - |
| Front Head Room | ||
| 37.1 in | 37.1 in | - |
| Second Leg Room | ||
| 33.3 in | N/A | - |
| Second Head Room | ||
| 36.5 in | N/A | - |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 98.9 in | 89.2 in | - |
| Track Width, Rear | ||
| 58.8 in | 56.7 in | - |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 2 | - |
| Height, Overall | ||
| 56.7 in | 48.4 in | - |
| Passenger Volume | ||
| 85 ft³ | 46 ft³ | - |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||
| 52.7 in | N/A | - |
| Length, Overall | ||
| 163.3 in | 155.3 in | - |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||
| 3.9 in | 4.0 in | - |
| Front Hip Room | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Front Leg Room | ||
| 41.3 in | 42.8 in | - |
| Trunk Volume | ||
| N/A | 5.1 ft³ | - |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | ||
| 18.0 ft³ | - | - |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | ||
| N/A | - | - |