The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 20,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.28 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
52 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
