The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 25,100
€ 24,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 17.2 cm shorter, 7 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
1488
1825
2021
1470
1755
1955
1825 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1488 mm
Height
1470 mm
2524
4288
2640
4460
4288 mm
Length
4460 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.7 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
