Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Review

Performance
The New Beetle is likely to feel a tad sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the MAZDA3. Regarding horsepower, the Mazda MAZDA3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the New Beetle down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda MAZDA3 and the Volkswagen most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDA3 has a bigger engine than the Volkswagen New Beetle. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more.

Utility
The MAZDA3 is a better choice than the Volkswagen in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or massive pets. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Mazda MAZDA3 over the Volkswagen New Beetle.

Convenience
You'll very likely have to take the Mazda MAZDA3 for a fill-up more often than the Volkswagen New Beetle because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDA3 offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDA3 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volkswagen New Beetle does.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen is likely to feel slightly sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Mazda. The Mazda MAZDA3 rides lower than the New Beetle, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Volkswagen New Beetle and the Mazda MAZDA3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mazda MAZDA3 to the dealership as the Volkswagen New Beetle. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Volkswagen New Beetle is the winner regarding fuel economy. The Mazda MAZDA3 will tax your gas budget substantially more than the Volkswagen will. When it comes to MSRP, the MAZDA3 costs substantially less than the Volkswagen New Beetle. The Volkswagen is considerably costlier than the MAZDA3 with respect to purchase price. The Volkswagen New Beetle will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDA3.

Overview
The MAZDA3 and the New Beetle have the same basic warranty.

Other
The Mazda MAZDA3 produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the New Beetle.