The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 17.2 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1795 mm
Width
1825 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4460 mm
Length
4288 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
524 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L