The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 30,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 17.2 cm longer, 7 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1470
1755
1955
1488
1825
2021
1755 mm
Width
1825 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1488 mm
2640
4460
2524
4288
4460 mm
Length
4288 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.34 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
