The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 32,000
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 BMT is 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
71.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.66 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft