The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 23,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1486
1808
2021
1755 mm
Width
1808 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
8.26 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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12.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.5 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
