The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 27,300

€ 29,700

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 18.4 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
1795
2053
1502
1821
2021
1795 mm
Width
1821 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1502 mm
2700
4470
2540
4286
4470 mm
Length
4286 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.74 %

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
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
10 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
61 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
city
52 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
743 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
743 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 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
380 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L