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 6.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft