The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.11 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 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 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft