The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft