The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,100
€ 23,800
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.44 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
