The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 18,400

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 105 is 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1450
1795
2053
1486
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.16 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.93 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
66 mpg
city
43 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
834 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L