The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 32,000
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 BMT is 17.4 cm shorter, 6.6 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1821 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1502 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.68 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

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 dual clutch 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
54 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
381 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L