The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 17,000
€ 19,700
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 2.0 is 13 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
69.1
77
67.8 in
Width
69.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
103.9
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.85 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
534 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
