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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
71.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.57 %
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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
