The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 27,700
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft