The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 20,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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-G 100 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.28 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
