The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 23,200
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 105 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 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 105
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft