The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 17,000
€ 17,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.9
69.1
77
59
67.8
74.7
69.1 in
Width
67.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
103.9
175.6
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
