The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 24,300

€ 26,300

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100
168.7
107.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
16
Generation
BP
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
110 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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