The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 23,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 13.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.35 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
9C
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
566 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
