The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
587 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft