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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 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 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches 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
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.38 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
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
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (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
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft