The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 MPS is 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
177.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft