The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 22,100

€ 27,100

€ 22,100
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
69.1
77
59.1
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
103.9
175.6
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
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %

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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 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
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 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
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 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
1058 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