The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,300
€ 27,000
€ 21,300
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 18.4 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1465
1795
2053
1502
1821
2021
1795 mm
Width
1821 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1502 mm
2700
4470
2540
4286
4470 mm
Length
4286 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.25 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 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 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
250 NM
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
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
535 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
