The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 33,200

€ 28,500

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
15.32 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
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 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
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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