The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.8 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft