The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 24,200
€ 17,000
€ 24,200
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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.98 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 BMT
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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
