The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.24 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
16
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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