The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,300

€ 20,100

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
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 BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.13 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L