The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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, an inch narrower and 1.5 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.24 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft