The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft