The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
111 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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