The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 19,700
€ 22,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 13 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
503 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
