Mazda MAZDA6 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Mazda MAZDA6 packs quite a punch and will knock the New Beetle down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Volkswagen New Beetle is likely to feel a little slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Mazda MAZDA6 and the New Beetle have roughly similar tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Volkswagen and the Mazda MAZDA6 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The MAZDA6's engine is tremendously more massive than the Volkswagen New Beetle's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mazda MAZDA6 is quite a bit more powerful than the Volkswagen New Beetle.

Utility
The Mazda MAZDA6 is likely a better choice than the Volkswagen regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable animals. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Mazda MAZDA6 over the New Beetle.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDA6 offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volkswagen New Beetle does.

Dimensions
The MAZDA6 is significantly heavier than the New Beetle. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the MAZDA6 than the New Beetle because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mazda MAZDA6. The Volkswagen New Beetle's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Mazda MAZDA6.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mazda MAZDA6 to the dealership as the Volkswagen New Beetle. The Mazda MAZDA6 uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Volkswagen New Beetle. The Mazda MAZDA6 pales in comparison to the Volkswagen New Beetle when it comes to gas mileage. As far as MSRP, the Mazda MAZDA6 costs markedly more than the Volkswagen. The Mazda will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Volkswagen New Beetle.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda MAZDA6 isn't quite as generous as the Volkswagen New Beetle's.

Other
The Mazda MAZDA6 emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the New Beetle.