The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 27,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 23.2 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1486
1808
2021
1460
1770
1970
1808 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1486 mm
Height
1460 mm
2537
4278
2640
4510
4278 mm
Length
4510 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.95 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
