The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 20,400
€ 17,500
€ 20,400
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 CD is 33.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
1470
1755
1955
1498
1721
1897
1755 mm
Width
1721 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
2640
4460
2515
4129
4460 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.84 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 CD
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
