The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 18,600

€ 24,800

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
645 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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