The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (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.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
2700
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.85 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2191 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

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

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
661 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L