The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 28,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.26 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
