The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 29,700
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 7.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.72 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft