Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Mazda Demio 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Demio) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda Demio, but torque is 110 NM more than Mazda Demio. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 3.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Beetle is 35 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1298 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 393 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | no data | |
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