The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,000
€ 23,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
175.6
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
