The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 20,100
€ 28,400
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 MPS is 15 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.07 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BL
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
