The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 20,100
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.56 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
