The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 20,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
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
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.69 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
450 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
144 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
