The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 29,600
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.63 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
