The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 26,700
€ 22,700
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.08 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
