The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 24,500
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 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
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 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
963 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