The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 35,200
€ 20,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.95 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
