The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,300
€ 27,100
€ 21,300
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 120 is 18.4 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
1795
2053
1502
1821
2021
1795 mm
Width
1821 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1502 mm
2700
4470
2540
4286
4470 mm
Length
4286 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.33 %
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
5-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
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
13.52 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
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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 120
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 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
380 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
