The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,000
€ 19,700
€ 28,000
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 13 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
412 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
412 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).
157.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
