The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 23,800
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1460
1770
2015
1486
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1460 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4510
2537
4278
4510 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.61 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
