The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 22,200
€ 27,900
€ 22,200
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 15 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
388 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
