The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 27,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
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 150 is 18.2 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1795 mm
Width
1825 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
2700
4470
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4470 mm
Length
4288 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.83 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
city
53 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L