The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
54 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
524 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L