The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 27,500

€ 18,200

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 TSI is 19.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1486
1808
2021
1465
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1465 mm
2537
4278
2700
4470
4278 mm
Length
4470 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
12.44 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
444 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L