The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 23,800
€ 23,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
176
168.4 in
Length
176 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.79 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
