The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 21,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
