The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
177.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft