The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 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
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 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
1058 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