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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
99.9
168.4
176 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
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
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
22.64 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
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft