The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
633 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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft