The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 23,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
99.9
168.4
176 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
