The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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 automatic 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
15.13 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
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
840 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft