The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 21,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 33.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.11 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
170 NM
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
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
372 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
372 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).
174.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
