The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1486 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1919 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.44 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
51 mpg
city
54 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L