The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,400
€ 17,600
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 CD is 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.55 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
