The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 33,200

€ 21,500

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 33.1 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 6.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1435
1795
2028
1498
1721
1897
1795 mm
Width
1721 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1435 mm
Height
1498 mm
2725
4460
2515
4129
4460 mm
Length
4129 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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8.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.15 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
529 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L