The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
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 150 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 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.66 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
43 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L