The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 17,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.7
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
177.6
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 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.33 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
