The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
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 2.0 M Hybrid 150 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2974 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BP
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 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.09 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
47 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
634 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
94.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft