The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft