The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 6.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.1 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft