The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,600

€ 22,200

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.1
70.7
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
106.3
175.6
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BM
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
380 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft