The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 28,400

€ 20,400

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 17.2 cm shorter, 7 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1488
1825
2021
1470
1755
1955
1825 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1488 mm
Height
1470 mm
2524
4288
2640
4460
4288 mm
Length
4460 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.99 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
145 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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6.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.57 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L