The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
2700
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
52 mpg
city
58 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L