The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 24,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
