The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 17,600
€ 25,600
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1486
1808
2021
1435
1795
2028
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1486 mm
Height
1435 mm
2537
4278
2725
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1898 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.28 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
37 mpg
city
61 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
579 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L
