The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 30,100
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.69 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
142 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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