The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,700

€ 27,700

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.28 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 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