The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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-D 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1825 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1488 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4288 mm
Length
4460 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1898 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.51 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56 mpg
city
61 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L