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 8.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
168.7 in
Length
177.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft