The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 21,100

€ 22,100

€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.81 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
9.16 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
833 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L