The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 22,200
€ 27,900
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 MPS is 15 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.5
69.7
77.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.7 in
Width
67.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
103.9
177.6
99
162.6
177.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
380 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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
