The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 33,200
€ 18,700
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
BP
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
