Volkswagen Beetle vs Mazda MAZDA3
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MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$21,000 |
Listings151 | Listings226 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryThe compact-car market has come a long way from the days of the dreaded “economy car.” And yet many new compact cars, such as the Honda Civic or Toyota's new 2020 Corolla, still fit a reasonable budget. You no longer have to choose between value and quality. Among a crowd of good, budget-conscious vehicles, the all-new 2019 Mazda3 excels. The Mazda3 arrived in 2003, and driving dynamics have always been key to its DNA. But it was the third-generation Mazda3, produced from 2014 through 2018, that really started to showcase the aspirational nature of the Mazda brand. If the third-generation Mazda3 set the canvas for the company's upscale agenda, the fourth-gen 2019 Mazda3 is its masterstroke. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight3071 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height56.9 in |
Length168.8 in | Length183.5 in |
Width71.9 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload1008 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $21,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | The compact-car market has come a long way from the days of the dreaded “economy car.” And yet many new compact cars, such as the Honda Civic or Toyota's new 2020 Corolla, still fit a reasonable budget. You no longer have to choose between value and quality. Among a crowd of good, budget-conscious vehicles, the all-new 2019 Mazda3 excels. The Mazda3 arrived in 2003, and driving dynamics have always been key to its DNA. But it was the third-generation Mazda3, produced from 2014 through 2018, that really started to showcase the aspirational nature of the Mazda brand. If the third-generation Mazda3 set the canvas for the company's upscale agenda, the fourth-gen 2019 Mazda3 is its masterstroke. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 3071 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 1008 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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