The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 24,900
€ 19,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 33.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 2.0
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.14 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 2.0
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.93 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
111 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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
