The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 20,100
€ 22,300
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 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BM
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
