The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 17,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 33.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1498
1721
1897
1470
1755
1955
1721 mm
Width
1755 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1498 mm
Height
1470 mm
2515
4129
2640
4460
4129 mm
Length
4460 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.03 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
534 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111 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).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
