The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,100
€ 24,500
€ 29,100
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 7.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
176
99.4
168.8
176 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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.35 %
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 automatic 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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 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
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 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
1146 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
