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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
71.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.99 %
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
6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 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
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
