The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 18,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 19.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1486
1808
2021
1465
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1465 mm
2537
4278
2700
4470
4278 mm
Length
4470 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
7.42 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
