The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 21,900
€ 20,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.04 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
