The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 24,800

€ 25,100
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 6.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
99.4
168.8
107.3
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.08 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft