The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 20,100

€ 23,700

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 34.1 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1498
1721
1897
1465
1795
2053
1721 mm
Width
1795 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1498 mm
Height
1465 mm
2515
4129
2700
4470
4129 mm
Length
4470 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.27 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
9C
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.84 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
42 mpg
city
66 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
633 mi
Range
834 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L