The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 17,500
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.5
69.7
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
69.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 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 1.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.5 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
