The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 33,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.19 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft