The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 120 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 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 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 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 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft