The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,700

€ 21,600

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2640
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
87 kg
6.14 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
29 mpg
city
54 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L