The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 18,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is 7.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
