The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.63 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16
Generation
BM
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft