The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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-G 100 is 6.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft