The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 7.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.45 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft