The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 18,200

€ 18,600

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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-G 100 is 18.2 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1465
1795
2053
1488
1825
2021
1795 mm
Width
1825 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1488 mm
2700
4470
2524
4288
4470 mm
Length
4288 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
4.11 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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-G 100
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
540 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L