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 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.23 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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