The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 28,400

€ 33,200

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
99.4
168.8
107.3
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
145 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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