The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
