The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 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 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft