The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 21,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.14 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
