The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 17,500
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-G 100 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 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-G 100 (13 - 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-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.08 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 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