The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 23,800
€ 23,700
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 105 is 19.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1465
1795
2053
1486
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4470
2537
4278
4470 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.79 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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12.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.84 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
city
41 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
834 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
633 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).
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 105
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
535 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
