The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 27,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
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
99.9
168.4
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
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.46 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
