The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 28,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.23 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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12.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.84 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
66 mpg
city
28 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
834 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
535 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L