The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 150 is 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1450 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.44 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
city
52 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L