The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 23,600
€ 25,200
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 13.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
70.7
80.8
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
106.3
176
162.6 in
Length
176 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
9C
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
384 mi
Range
546 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
