The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 23,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2640
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.95 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
