The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 28,500
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.1 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
