The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 24,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
