The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,500
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 22.2 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
1770
2015
1825 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1488 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
2640
4510
4288 mm
Length
4510 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.28 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
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

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L