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 6.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
71.9 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
99.4
168.8
103.9
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.99 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
