The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 30,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 150 is 17.4 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1450
1795
2053
1502
1821
2021
1795 mm
Width
1821 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1502 mm
2700
4460
2540
4286
4460 mm
Length
4286 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BM
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
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 150
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L