The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 23,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
107.3
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
