The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 22.4 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1821 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1502 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
2640
4510
4286 mm
Length
4510 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.93 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L