The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 22,600

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 120 is 7.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
176
99.4
168.8
176 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.92 %

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 automatic 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
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft