The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 26,600

€ 22,300

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1486
1808
2021
1450
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1450 mm
2537
4278
2700
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
11.14 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
727 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L