The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 17,500
€ 25,200
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 13.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
70.7
80.8
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
106.3
176
162.6 in
Length
176 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.68 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
9C
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
546 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
