The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 18,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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-G 120 is 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
59
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
106.3
175.6
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
BM
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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
