The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 17,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 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 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.99 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft