The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 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 DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft