The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 17,000
€ 27,000
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 17.4 cm shorter, 6.6 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1502
1821
2021
1470
1755
1955
1821 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1502 mm
Height
1470 mm
2540
4286
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.97 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
