The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 32,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 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
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
103.9
175.6
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.7 %
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 automatic 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
107 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
