The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 22,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.72 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
