The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 23,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 13 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
59
67.8
74.7
57.1
70.7
80.8
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
99
162.6
106.3
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.06 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
9C
Generation
BM
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
834 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
