The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 21,500
€ 29,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 13.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
70.7
80.8
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
106.3
176
162.6 in
Length
176 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9C
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
422 mi
Range
661 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
