The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 19,700
€ 27,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 15 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
59
67.8
74.7
57.5
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
99
162.6
103.9
177.6
162.6 in
Length
177.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
388 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
