2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda 6 (310 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
