The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (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 TSI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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