The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
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 17.4 cm shorter, 6.6 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1502
1821
2021
1470
1755
1955
1821 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1502 mm
Height
1470 mm
2540
4286
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.45 %
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
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 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
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10 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
61 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
743 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 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
380 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
