The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,100
€ 24,800
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
2005
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 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 BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.8 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
833 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
