The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 18,400
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 BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.62 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft