The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 17,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
