The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft