The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 6.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1821 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1502 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2013 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
224 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.34 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
8.34 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L