The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 20,100

€ 25,200

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.97 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16
Generation
BM
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft