The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2013 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.09 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.34 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
529 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L