The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1424 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1952 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.49 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
528 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L