The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1755 mm
Width
1721 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4460 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.64 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
54 mpg
city
42 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L