The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft