The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 28,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
99.9
168.4
176 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.26 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
