The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 29,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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, 3 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1488
1825
2021
1465
1795
2053
1825 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1488 mm
Height
1465 mm
2524
4288
2700
4470
4288 mm
Length
4470 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.42 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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-D 150
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
2191 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
9.53 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
727 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L