The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,600
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 BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft