The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1486 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1919 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.55 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
54 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
111 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L