The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 20,100
€ 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 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.41 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 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
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
