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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.64 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
