The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.14 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
743 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft