The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 22,100
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2640
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.16 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
