The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 2.0 M Hybrid 150 is 6.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BP
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.09 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
743 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
634 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
94.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft