The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 20,400
€ 18,700
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 1.6 is 33.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1498
1721
1897
1470
1755
1955
1721 mm
Width
1755 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1498 mm
Height
1470 mm
2515
4129
2640
4460
4129 mm
Length
4460 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.34 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
