The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 21,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.04 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
54 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
