The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 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 DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.65 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft