The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 25,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 17.2 cm longer, 7 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1470
1755
2005
1488
1825
2021
1755 mm
Width
1825 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1488 mm
2640
4460
2524
4288
4460 mm
Length
4288 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
