The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 25,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 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
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
175.6
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.42 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
