The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.95 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
61 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
524 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L