The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
16
Generation
BL
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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft