The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,400
€ 22,300
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.83 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
575 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
