The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,600
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 2.0 TSI BMT is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
168.4 in
Length
177.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.39 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
125 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 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