The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 21,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 18.2 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1470
1755
1955
1486
1808
2021
1755 mm
Width
1808 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.04 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.03 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
