The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 27,600
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
99.4
168.8
107.3
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.51 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
16
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
