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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Minivan 2004-2008 Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015-2023
Spec height1 62.2 in 2 
+ 13.62 in
1 48.6 in Spec height1
1 + 1.85 in
+ 11.46 in 2 165.6 in Spec length
1 154.1 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015 - 2023
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Mazda
MX-5
Roadster
Gen. 4 | 2015 - 2023
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Volkswagen Golf Minivan 2004 - 2008
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Volkswagen
Golf
Minivan
Gen. 5 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMazda MX-5 (ND) Roadster 2015 vs. Volkswagen Golf Plus (1KP) Minivan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda MX-5 (ND) Roadster 2015 is 11.46 in shorter and 13.62 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf Plus (1KP) Minivan 2004. It has 1.8 in more ground clearance and offers 91% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
154.1 in
Length
165.6 in
+11.5
68.3 in
Width2
69.3 in
+1
75.51 in
Width incl. mirrors
76.77 in
+1.26
48.6 in
Height1
62.2 in
+13.6
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
+10.6
5.3 in
+1.8
Ground clearance3
3.5 in
2314.9 lbs
Weight4,6
3015.9 lbs
+31%
2
Seats max.
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4.6 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.9 cu ft
+203%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
51.2 cu ft
4.6 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 22990
+36%
Price EU7
€ 16950
$ 25700
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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