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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft