The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 28,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
69.7
79.3
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
177.6
168.4 in
Length
177.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.41 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
