The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 22,200

€ 20,500

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 13 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
9C
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
380 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft