The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 20,400
€ 19,700
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 13 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
