The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
2700
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
44 mpg
city
58 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L