The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 22,100
€ 23,100
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-G 120 is 19.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1465
1795
2053
1486
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4470
2537
4278
4470 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
3.01 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
11.19 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
566 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 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).
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-G 120
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
