The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,500
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 TSI is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
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
Mazda 3 MPS
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft