The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,100
€ 20,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
364 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
144 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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
