The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 33,200

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 17.2 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1488
1825
2021
1435
1795
2028
1825 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1488 mm
Height
1435 mm
2524
4288
2725
4460
4288 mm
Length
4460 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.07 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
224 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
8.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
city
52 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L