The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 21,700
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.55 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
372 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
