The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 6.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft