The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 21,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 18.4 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1502
1821
2021
1465
1795
2053
1821 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1502 mm
Height
1465 mm
2540
4286
2700
4470
4286 mm
Length
4470 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.25 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
10.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
600 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
