The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 20,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1470
1755
2005
1498
1721
1897
1755 mm
Width
1721 mm
2005 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 1.9 TDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.76 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
