The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.17 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
530 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L