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 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
