The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 35,200

€ 19,500

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1435
1795
2028
1486
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
2725
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
2013 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
187 kg
12.6 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.34 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
576 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
529 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L