The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,500
€ 27,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 120 is 6.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.1
70.7
80.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
175.6
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
