The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 17.4 cm longer, 6.6 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1755 mm
Width
1821 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4460 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L