The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 20,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
