The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,400
€ 23,000
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 CD is 18.2 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
