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 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 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
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
