The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft