The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 8.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
168.8 in
Length
177.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.42 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft