The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
176
168.4 in
Length
176 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
