The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
176 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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