The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 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 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.61 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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