The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
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 MPS is 23.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
1770
2015
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1460 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
2640
4510
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4510 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.41 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
52 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L