The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 17,500
€ 20,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 13 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
69.1
77
67.8 in
Width
69.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
103.9
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
