The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.7 in
100
168.7
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.25 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
108 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
