The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft