The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.91 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft