The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 21,400
€ 21,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
176
168.8 in
Length
176 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
814 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
