The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 25,100
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 6.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
71.9 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.66 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
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
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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