The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.68 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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