The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 18,200
€ 24,200
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
99.9
168.4
176 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.62 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
