The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.86 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
657 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft