2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the height, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has a more powerful engine and gets 3 mpg less than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Also, the 2016 MX-5 Miata body is slightly smaller than the 2016 Beetle Convertible, and in addition to that, it's also significantly shorter. And finally, the Beetle Convertible seats two more passengers than the MX-5 Miata. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and starting price.