The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 24,200
€ 24,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2640
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.21 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
