The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 105 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 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 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft