The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
380 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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