The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 28,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 17.2 cm longer, 7 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1470
1755
1955
1488
1825
2021
1755 mm
Width
1825 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1488 mm
2640
4460
2524
4288
4460 mm
Length
4288 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.98 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.16 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
