The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.52 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft