The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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-G 100 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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