The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,100
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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-G 120.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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-G 120
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.36 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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