The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 21,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
