The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 19,700

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
56.5
70.7
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.5 in
Height
59 in
107.3
175.6
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.86 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
BP
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft