The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 23,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1486
1808
2021
1450
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1450 mm
2537
4278
2700
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.04 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
270 NM
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
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
37 mpg
city
66 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
551 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
