The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 22,100
€ 24,800
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 150 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
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 150
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
