The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 25,000
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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BM
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
380 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft