The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.54 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft