The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 17,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
145 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft