The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 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 6.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches 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
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
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
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (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
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft