The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (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 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.8 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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