The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 33,200

€ 17,600

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 7.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.19 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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