The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 28,900

€ 26,600

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 17.4 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1502
1821
2021
1450
1795
2053
1821 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1502 mm
Height
1450 mm
2540
4286
2700
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.71 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2191 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L