The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4438 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.62 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
18.38 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
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
838 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