The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 21,100
€ 17,000
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
