The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.89 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft