The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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 automatic 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
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.49 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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