The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 22,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.1 in
Height
57.1 in
100
168.7
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 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
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
566 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
