The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 21,500
€ 23,300
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 2.0 is 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
