The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
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-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.31 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft