The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 18,700
€ 28,000
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 2.2 CD is 33.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
193 kg
13.13 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
