The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 27,100
€ 20,400
€ 27,100
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 17.4 cm shorter, 6.6 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1502
1821
2021
1470
1755
1955
1821 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1502 mm
Height
1470 mm
2540
4286
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.56 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
13.52 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56 mpg
city
49 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
