The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 33,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 6.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft