The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 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 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft