The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 30,100
€ 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 6.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
59.1
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
103.9
175.6
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 TSI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.14 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
