The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (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-G 165 i-ELOOP (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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.88 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft