The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 17,600

€ 20,400

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2640
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.57 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L