The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 19,700
€ 25,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 33.1 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 6.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
1435
1795
2028
1498
1721
1897
1795 mm
Width
1721 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1435 mm
Height
1498 mm
2725
4460
2515
4129
4460 mm
Length
4129 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.86 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
BP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
61 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
524 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
