The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 6.6 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1755 mm
Width
1821 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4460 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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 manual 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
142 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
6.75 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
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 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
376 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L