The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 23,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
450 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
144 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
