The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 27,700
€ 27,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1470
1755
1955
1486
1808
2021
1755 mm
Width
1808 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.78 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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8.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.05 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
