The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,900

€ 26,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 23.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1460
1770
1970
1486
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1460 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4510
2537
4278
4510 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.95 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L