The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,300

€ 26,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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-X 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.5
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
107.3
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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-X 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 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