The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.69 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft