The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,800
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 150 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 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.04 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 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 150
157 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 150
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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