The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 20,100
€ 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 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.62 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
