The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4438 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.23 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 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)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft