The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 105 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft