The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 24,200
€ 29,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
176
168.4 in
Length
176 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.25 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
645 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
