The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 26,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
16
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
