The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,500
€ 24,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 120 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-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1450
1795
2053
1486
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.92 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
54 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
759 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
535 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
