The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 25,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.7 in
100
168.7
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16
Generation
BM
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
