The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 18,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.06 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
